RNA, U6atac small nuclear 9, pseudogene (RNU6ATAC9P)

RNU6ATAC9P is a **pseudogene** belonging to the small nuclear RNA (snRNA) gene family, specifically derived from the U6atac snRNA involved in the minor spliceosome. Unlike its functional parent U6atac snRNA, which catalyzes minor intron splicing and plays a role in regulating gene expression and cellular stress responses[3], RNU6ATAC9P does not encode a functional transcript or participate directly in splicing or other cellular processes. Pseudogenes like RNU6ATAC9P are generally considered genomic remnants formed by retrotransposition or duplication events and do not possess biological activity or serve as therapeutic targets. The classification as a pseudogene indicates loss of function; as such, it is not a valid target for drug discovery or clinical intervention[1][5][6].

Other names

RNU6ATAC9PRNA, U6atac small nuclear 9, pseudogene