RNA, U6atac small nuclear 33, pseudogene (RNU6ATAC33P)

RNU6ATAC33P is a **processed pseudogene** of the U6atac small nuclear RNA family in humans[1]. The U6atac snRNAs are part of the minor spliceosome involved in splicing specific rare introns from pre-mRNA. As a pseudogene, RNU6ATAC33P does not encode a functional RNA product, as it has accumulated mutations and lacks essential regulatory and structural sequences[1][2]. While most pseudogenes do not produce functional molecules, some have been found to modulate gene expression through RNA-based mechanisms such as siRNA, antisense regulation, or acting as miRNA decoys; however, **such regulatory roles have not been described for RNU6ATAC33P specifically**[3][2][5]. The presence of this pseudogene is considered to reflect retrotranspositional and evolutionary dynamics of small nuclear RNA genes in the genome, rather than direct functional output[2].

Other names

RNU6ATAC33PU6atac-33P

Not applicable (no established drug interactions or modulation)