Testis-specific transcript, Y-linked 8, non-protein coding (TTTY8)

TTTY8 (Testis-specific transcript, Y-linked 8, non-protein coding) is a **long intergenic non-coding RNA (lincRNA)** gene found on the human Y chromosome (Yp11.2)[1][5][7]. It does **not code for a protein** and is transcribed specifically in the testis. Like other lincRNAs, TTTY8 is presumed to play regulatory roles in the genome but **no specific function or disease association** has been clearly documented for this transcript[3][5]. LincRNAs as a class are known to participate in chromatin remodeling, transcriptional regulation, and maintenance of genome architecture, generally acting through RNA-mediated mechanisms rather than coding for functional proteins[2][6]. **TTTY8 is not considered a therapeutic target**, drug target, or a biomarker, and it lacks known associated drugs or mechanisms of action.

Other names

TTY8NCRNA00130LINC00130non-protein coding RNA 130long intergenic non-protein coding RNA 130testis transcript Y 8testis-specific transcript, Y-linked 8 (non-protein coding)transcript Y 8