lncRNA

Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are a type of RNA molecule that do not code for proteins but play important roles in regulating gene activity. They are longer than 200 nucleotides and can influence how genes are turned on or off, affecting processes like development, cell growth, and response to stimuli. Although they don’t create proteins themselves, lncRNAs act like molecular switches or scaffolds, helping coordinate various cellular functions. They are an essential part of the genome’s regulatory network, contributing to the complexity of gene regulation in humans and other organisms.