RNA, U7 small nuclear 27 pseudogene (RNU7-27P)

RNA, U7 small nuclear 27 pseudogene (RNU7-27P), also known as U7.27 and RNA, small nuclear U7.27 pseudogene, refers to a pseudogene related to the functional U7 small nuclear RNA, but does not itself encode a functional product[5]. The RNA, U7 small nuclear 27 pseudogene (RNU7-27P) is a genomic sequence that resembles the gene encoding U7 small nuclear RNA but does not produce a functional product[5]. Functional U7 snRNA is a component of the U7 small nuclear ribonucleoprotein complex, which is essential for histone pre-mRNA processing[3][4]. However, RNU7-27P being a pseudogene, is considered biologically inactive and does not contribute to any known cellular or disease processes[5]. Pseudogenes typically arise from duplication or mutation of functional genes and are not expressed as functional RNA or protein. RNU7-27P is not a validated target for drugs or therapeutic interventions due to its pseudogene nature[5].

Other names

U7.27RNA, small nuclear U7.27 pseudogeneRNU7-27P