RNU6 241P | ENSG00000212450 | NCBI 106479674

Details for: RNU6 241P

Gene ID: 106479674

Symbol: RNU6 241P

Ensembl ID: ENSG00000212450

Description: RNA, U6 small nuclear 241, pseudogene

Cells (max top 100)

(Cell Significance Index and respective Thresholds are uniquely calculated using our advanced thresholding algorithms to reveal cell-specific gene markers)

Cell Name: cortical cell of adrenal gland (CL0002097)
Fold Change: 0.0370
Cell Significance Index: 0.9900
Cell Name: glutamatergic neuron (CL0000679)
Fold Change: 0.0140
Cell Significance Index: 0.1500
Cell Name: gamma-delta T cell (CL0000798)
Fold Change: 0.0002
Cell Significance Index: 0.0000
Cell Name: erythrocyte (CL0000232)
Fold Change: 0.0000
Cell Significance Index: 0.0000
Cell Name: natural killer cell (CL0000623)
Fold Change: 0.0000
Cell Significance Index: 0.0000
Cell Name: CD14-positive monocyte (CL0001054)
Fold Change: -0.0010
Cell Significance Index: -0.0200
Cell Name: B cell (CL0000236)
Fold Change: -0.0017
Cell Significance Index: -0.0200
Cell Name: monocyte (CL0000576)
Fold Change: -0.0017
Cell Significance Index: -0.0200
Cell Name: CD4-positive, alpha-beta memory T cell (CL0000897)
Fold Change: -0.0021
Cell Significance Index: -0.0200
Cell Name: IgG plasmablast (CL0000982)
Fold Change: -0.0024
Cell Significance Index: -0.0200
Cell Name: Purkinje cell (CL0000121)
Fold Change: -0.0109
Cell Significance Index: -0.2400
Cell Name: stellate neuron (CL0000122)
Fold Change: -0.0138
Cell Significance Index: -0.1600
Cell Name: astrocyte (CL0000127)
Fold Change: -0.0199
Cell Significance Index: -0.2300

Cell ID: Standard Cell Ontology term used for mapping and comparing cells across experiments. Ensures consistency in analyzing cellular functions across tissues.
Fold Change: Represents the ratio of the current Cell Significance Index to the Cell Significance Index Threshold, indicating how much the gene expression has changed compared to a baseline.
Cell Significance Index: Reflects how strongly a gene is expressed in this specific cell.

Other Information

Description

**Key Characteristics** The RNU6-241P gene is a pseudogene, meaning that it is a non-coding RNA molecule that is similar in sequence to a functional gene, but lacks the ability to produce a protein. Despite this, RNU6-241P has been found to have functional characteristics, including the ability to regulate cellular processes such as cell growth, differentiation, and survival. The gene is expressed in a wide range of cell types, including intestinal enteroendocrine cells, brush cells, intestinal epithelial cells, goblet cells, and other cell types. The expression patterns of RNU6-241P are complex, with both tissue-specific and non-specific expression observed. **Pathways and Functions** The functional roles of RNU6-241P are not fully understood, but several pathways have been implicated in its regulation of cellular processes. One possible pathway involves the regulation of cell growth and proliferation, with RNU6-241P acting as a negative regulator of these processes. Another possible pathway involves the regulation of differentiation, with RNU6-241P promoting the differentiation of certain cell types. RNU6-241P may also play a role in the regulation of apoptosis, or programmed cell death, with the ability to inhibit or promote apoptosis depending on the cellular context. In addition to its regulatory functions, RNU6-241P may also play a role in the development and maintenance of the intestinal epithelium. The expression of RNU6-241P in intestinal epithelial cells and other cell types in the intestinal epithelium suggests that it may be involved in the regulation of intestinal homeostasis and the maintenance of the epithelial barrier. **Clinical Significance** The clinical significance of RNU6-241P is not fully understood, but several gastrointestinal disorders have been associated with altered expression of the gene. For example, RNU6-241P has been found to be overexpressed in colorectal cancer, suggesting that it may play a role in the pathogenesis of this disease. Additionally, RNU6-241P has been found to be downregulated in certain gastrointestinal disorders, such as inflammatory bowel disease, suggesting that it may play a role in the regulation of inflammation and immune responses. Furthermore, the expression patterns of RNU6-241P in certain cell types, such as intestinal crypt stem cells, suggest that it may be involved in the regulation of stem cell biology and the maintenance of tissue homeostasis. The identification of RNU6-241P as a regulator of cellular processes in the intestinal epithelium highlights the importance of non-coding RNAs in the regulation of cellular behavior and disease. In conclusion, the RNU6-241P gene is a non-coding RNA molecule that has been found to have functional roles in the regulation of cellular processes, including cell growth, differentiation, and survival. The expression patterns and cellular localization of RNU6-241P suggest that it may play a role in the development and maintenance of the intestinal epithelium, as well as in the pathogenesis of certain gastrointestinal disorders. Further research is needed to fully understand the functional roles of RNU6-241P and its clinical significance.

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