Urothelial carcinoma associated 1 (UCA1)

Urothelial carcinoma associated 1 (UCA1), encoded by the ENSG00000273782 gene, is a long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) that is not translated into a protein. It has been studied primarily in the context of cancer, particularly urothelial carcinoma, where it is often upregulated and plays a role in regulation of gene expression linked to cancer cell growth and invasion. UCA1 does not encode a classical protein "target" such as a receptor, enzyme, transporter, or ion channel, and it is not directly targeted by therapeutic drugs. Its functions are related to noncoding RNA regulation—generally modulation of gene expression, interactions with other RNAs or proteins, and possibly acting as a biomarker for cancer diagnosis or prognosis[1][7]. ENSG00000273782 encodes Urothelial carcinoma associated 1 (UCA1), a long non-coding RNA with regulatory functions, notably in cancer, but is not considered a direct therapeutic target such as a receptor or enzyme[7][1].

Other names

UCA1ENSG00000273782