SPATA8-AS1: A Drug Target / Disease Biomarker (G100652749)

Target Name: SPATA8-AS1

NCBI ID: G100652749

Other Name(s): SPATA8 antisense RNA 1 (head to head), transcript variant 1 | SPATA8-AS1 variant 1 | SPATA8 antisense RNA 1 (head to head)

SPATA8-AS1: A Drug Target / Disease Biomarker

SPATA8-AS1 is a non-coding RNA molecule that has been identified as a potential drug target or biomarker. It is located in the spatial cDNA of the gene SPATA8, which is located on chromosome 6p11.2. SPATA8-AS1 is a small RNA molecule that contains 20 amino acid residues.

SPATA8-AS1 is expressed in a variety of tissues and cells, including fetal brain, heart, and testes. It is also expressed in various cell types, including cancer cells. SPATA8-AS1 has been shown to play a role in the development and progression of various diseases, including cancer.

One of the key functions of SPATA8-AS1 is its ability to regulate the expression of other genes. It does this by binding to specific DNA sequences and preventing the binding of RNA polymerase II, which is a key enzyme in the transcription of DNA to RNA. This interaction between SPATA8-AS1 and RNA polymerase II allows SPATA8-AS1 to regulate the expression of genes that are necessary for the development and progression of cancer.

SPATA8-AS1 has also been shown to play a role in the regulation of cellular processes that are important for cancer progression. For example, studies have shown that SPATA8-AS1 can promote the growth and survival of cancer cells in a variety of contexts.

In addition to its role in cancer, SPATA8-AS1 has also been shown to be involved in a variety of other cellular processes that are important for normal development and function. For example, it has been shown to play a role in the regulation of cell death, as well as the control of cell proliferation.

Given the numerous functions that have been identified for SPATA8-AS1, it is likely to be a valuable drug target or biomarker. Studies are currently being conducted to determine the effects of drugs that target SPATA8-AS1 and to understand its potential role in the treatment of various diseases.

Protein Name: SPATA8 Antisense RNA 1 (head To Head)

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