RNA, U7 small nuclear 196 pseudogene (RNU7-196P)

RNA, U7 small nuclear 196 pseudogene (RNU7-196P) is a non-coding RNA classified as a pseudogene with high sequence similarity to U7 small nuclear RNA, a snRNA essential for histone pre-mRNA processing[5][3][1]. Pseudogenes such as RNU7-196P are generally transcriptionally inactive or produce nonfunctional RNA transcripts that do not participate in protein coding or canonical RNA functions. While some pseudogenes can affect gene regulation by acting as miRNA decoys, generating regulatory RNAs, or competing for RNA-binding proteins[6], RNU7-196P is not known to have any direct functional or therapeutic relevance. It is not a receptor, enzyme, transporter, or recognized drug target, and there is no established link with disease or interacting compounds. Its primary classification is "Other – pseudogene, non-coding RNA."

Other names

RNU7-196PU7 small nuclear RNA pseudogene 196