RNA, U6 small nuclear 887, pseudogene (RNU6-887P)

RNA, U6 small nuclear 887, pseudogene (RNU6-887P) is a **pseudogene** corresponding to the U6 small nuclear RNA (snRNA) family, located on human chromosome 4[4]. U6 snRNA is a highly conserved non-coding RNA forming part of the U6 small nuclear ribonucleoprotein (snRNP) at the core of the spliceosome, a complex responsible for pre-mRNA splicing in the nucleus[1][5]. *Pseudogenes* such as RNU6-887P are generally non-functional genomic copies that lack protein-coding ability and typically do not contribute direct catalytic or binding functions in the cell[2]. While some pseudogenes may be transcribed and can potentially modulate gene regulation through various RNA-based mechanisms, the majority are not considered therapeutic targets, as is the case with RNU6-887P[2]. There are no known direct disease associations, drug interactions, mechanisms of action, biomarker uses, or safety concerns related to this pseudogene.

Other names

RNU6-887P