RNA, U6 small nuclear 974, pseudogene (RNU6-974P)

RNU6-974P is a transcribed pseudogene that resembles the U6 small nuclear RNA (snRNA) gene but is not known to produce a functional RNA product. The parental U6 snRNA is an essential component of the spliceosome, participating directly in pre-mRNA splicing and catalyzing intron removal. U6 snRNA pseudogenes, including RNU6-974P, are common in the human genome and typically lack biological activity. While some pseudogenes can exert regulatory effects in select contexts, there is no evidence supporting a role for RNU6-974P itself in cellular function or disease. Thus, it is not considered a therapeutic target, nor is there evidence of clinical utility or drug interaction. If included as a drug or disease target, this entry would be flagged as erroneous for structured annotation.

Other names

RNU6-974PRNA, U6 small nuclear 974, pseudogeneU6 snRNA pseudogene

None documented; pseudogenes are unlikely to be direct drug targets.