RNA, 5S ribosomal pseudogene 349 (RNA5SP349)

RNA, 5S ribosomal pseudogene 349 (RNA5SP349) is a non-coding RNA segment classified as a processed pseudogene derived from the 5S ribosomal RNA gene family[3][4][5]. Processed pseudogenes arise via reverse transcription and reinsertion into the genome; they typically lack introns, have sequence homology to their parent gene, and do not encode functional RNA or protein due to accumulated mutations[2][4]. While some pseudogenes have been found to be transcribed and implicated in biological regulation or disease correlation, the majority, including RNA5SP349, are not considered therapeutically actionable targets and do not participate in established biological processes[2][3][4][5][6]. Pseudogene expression profiles may offer utility as research biomarkers across cancer and other diseases, but there is no direct evidence for a functional or mechanistic role for RNA5SP349 in cell biology or disease[6].

Other names

RN5S349RNA, 5S ribosomal 349RNA5SP349

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