RNY1 pseudogene 3 (RNY1P3)

RNY1 pseudogene 3 (RNY1P3) is a human pseudogene closely related to RNY1, which encodes a Ro60-associated Y RNA involved in noncoding ribonucleoprotein complexes. RNY1P3 is classified as a noncoding RNA pseudogene, meaning it shares high sequence similarity with the functional RNY1 gene but is considered nonfunctional in terms of encoding a mature, active RNA or protein product[5][7][11]. Located on chromosome 13, RNY1P3 does not code for any functional proteins, and no validated role as a receptor, enzyme, transporter, or other typical drug target is described in the literature. Pseudogenes in general may act as molecular "sponges" for microRNAs or other regulatory RNAs, potentially influencing gene expression indirectly[6][9]; however, such functions for RNY1P3 specifically have not been experimentally substantiated. There are currently no therapeutics or clinical biomarkers involving RNY1P3, and it is not regarded as a druggable target[5][7][11].

Other names

RNA, Ro-associated Y1 pseudogene 3RNY1P3