RNA, U6 small nuclear 91, pseudogene (RNU6-91P)

RNU6-91P (RNA, U6 small nuclear 91, pseudogene) is annotated as a pseudogene of the U6 small nuclear RNA family[2][4]. U6 small nuclear RNA (snRNA) is an essential non-coding RNA component of the spliceosome, required for the excision of introns from pre-mRNA in eukaryotes[3][1]. However, RNU6-91P itself is a pseudogene—a non-functional genomic copy—meaning it does not produce a functional RNA product and does not participate in biological processes such as RNA splicing[2]. Pseudogenes in the U6 snRNA family are common in vertebrates and often serve as evolutionary markers or indicators of retrotransposition dynamics, but do not have known biological activities or disease roles[5]. There are no known drugs or mechanisms targeting this pseudogene, nor is it a therapeutic or diagnostic target. This entry is considered incorrect as a therapeutic target, as RNU6-91P is a pseudogene and not an active receptor, enzyme, or signaling molecule[2][4][5]. All essential functional or disease-related roles, and drug interactions, pertain to the canonical U6 snRNA, not to its pseudogenes.

Other names

RNU6-91PU6 snRNA 91 pseudogeneRNU6-91 pseudogene