Small nucleolar RNA, LOC124905271 (LOC124905271)

ENSG00000239080 (LOC124905271) encodes a small nucleolar RNA, a type of non-coding RNA primarily involved in modifying other RNA molecules, typically within the nucleolus. These RNAs function as guide RNAs for site-specific chemical modifications of ribosomal RNAs and small nuclear RNAs, but LOC124905271 is not known to encode a protein and has not been documented as a therapeutic target. The closest protein-coding gene is FHL1, located over 70kb away[1][7]. This gene does not meet criteria for canonical therapeutic targets (such as protein-coding receptors, enzymes, etc.), and provides no established drug interactions or roles in disease based on current annotation[1][7]. The entry is likely included by error when searching for actionable molecular targets, as it refers to a non-coding RNA locus. Overall, ENSG00000239080 (LOC124905271) is not a recognized therapeutic target. It is a small nucleolar RNA gene with currently limited functional annotation and no established connection to disease, drug interaction, or biomarker status[1][7].

Other names

LOC124905271ENSG00000239080