RNA, U6 small nuclear 237, pseudogene (RNU6-237P)

RNU6-237P is a segment of genomic DNA classified as a pseudogene, originating from the U6 small nuclear RNA gene family. U6 snRNA itself is a highly conserved non-coding RNA, central to the spliceosome's catalytic activity in pre-mRNA splicing in eukaryotes[1][3]. The “237” in the name refers to its specific locus or copy number in the human genome. Pseudogenes like RNU6-237P generally arise from gene duplication or retrotransposition and lack conservative function due to mutations or absence of regulatory elements. While some non-coding RNA pseudogenes may be transcribed in cancer or other disease states, no disease association or therapeutic application has been described for RNU6-237P specifically[4]. Copies of U6 pseudogenes are common in vertebrate genomes, reflecting the evolutionary importance and high conservation of the parent U6 snRNA gene[3].

Other names

RNU6-237PU6 snRNA pseudogene 237

Not applicable for pseudogenes