RNA, 7SL, cytoplasmic 764, pseudogene (RN7SL764P)

RN7SL764P is a human gene segment classified as a pseudogene; it resembles the coding sequence of the functional 7SL RNA gene, which is a core component of the signal recognition particle (SRP) involved in protein targeting to the endoplasmic reticulum. Unlike functional 7SL RNA, this pseudogene is not transcribed into a functional product and does not participate in protein synthesis or cellular signaling. Most 7SL-related pseudogenes are considered nonfunctional genomic fossils, resulting from reverse transcription events that reintegrate RNA sequences into the genome. Although rare pseudogene transcripts can play regulatory roles, no specific function, disease association, or drug interaction is described for RN7SL764P. Pseudogenes like RN7SL764P can complicate genetic analyses due to sequence similarity with functional genes.

Other names

RN7SL764PRNA, 7SL, cytoplasmic 764, pseudogene7SL RNA pseudogene

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