U6 small nuclear RNA 522 pseudogene (RNU6-522P)

**RNU6-522P** (U6 small nuclear RNA 522 pseudogene) is classified as a non-coding RNA pseudogene derived from the U6 small nuclear RNA (snRNA) gene family. U6 snRNA is an essential component of the spliceosome, which mediates the splicing of pre-mRNA in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells[3][1]. Pseudogenes like RNU6-522P represent non-functional, typically non-expressed genomic sequences that arose by duplication or retrotransposition of the functional U6 snRNA gene[2][4]. These pseudogenes are evolutionarily common and thought to play no major direct biological role, though they can provide insight into genome evolution and gene family history[3][2]. There is no evidence that RNU6-522P encodes a functional RNA or protein, interacts with drugs, serves as a disease biomarker, or constitutes a therapeutic target. It is not considered a receptor, enzyme, transporter, or any other classical drug target.

Other names

RNU6-522PRNA, U6 small nuclear 522pseudogene