RNA-U6: A Potential Drug Target or Biomarker (G106481320)

Target Name: RNU6-447P

NCBI ID: G106481320

Other Name(s): RNA, U6 small nuclear 447, pseudogene

RNA-U6: A Potential Drug Target or Biomarker

RNA-U6 small nuclear 447 (RNA-U6) is a non-coding RNA molecule that has been identified as a potential drug target or biomarker. It is a small RNA molecule that is expressed in all human tissues and is primarily produced by the endonuclease U6. RNA-U6 has been shown to play a role in various cellular processes, including cell growth, apoptosis, and inflammation.

One of the unique features of RNA-U6 is its ability to interact with other RNA molecules. This interaction has been observed in the RNA-U6-RNA interactions, which have been shown to play a role in regulating gene expression. RNA-U6 has been shown to interact with various RNA molecules, including microRNA (miRNA), let-7, and miR-18a. These interactions have been shown to alter the stability and function of these RNA molecules, suggesting a role for RNA-U6 in the regulation of gene expression.

In addition to its role in gene expression, RNA-U6 has also been shown to play a role in the regulation of cellular processes that are important for overall health. One of the key functions of RNA-U6 is its role in the regulation of apoptosis, which is the process by which cells die when they are no longer needed. RNA-U6 has been shown to play a role in the regulation of apoptosis by preventing the cleavage of the double-stranded RNA molecule by the exonuclease 90 (90AAATPPT). This interaction between RNA-U6 and 90AAATPPT has been shown to play a role in the regulation of cell death, suggesting a potential role for RNA-U6 as a drug target or biomarker.

Another function of RNA-U6 is its role in the regulation of cell cycle progression. RNA-U6 has been shown to play a role in the regulation of G1 cell cycle progression by preventing the entry of the G2 phase. This interaction between RNA-U6 and the G2 transcription factor REST has been shown to play a role in the regulation of cell cycle progression, suggesting a potential role for RNA-U6 as a drug target or biomarker.

In conclusion, RNA-U6 is a non-coding RNA molecule that has been shown to play a role in various cellular processes, including cell growth, apoptosis, and cell cycle progression. Its ability to interact with other RNA molecules and its role in the regulation of cellular processes important for overall health make it a potential drug target or biomarker. Further research is needed to fully understand the role of RNA-U6 in the regulation of cellular processes and its potential as a drug target or biomarker.

Protein Name: RNA, U6 Small Nuclear 447, Pseudogene

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