Small Nuclear RNA (snRNA)

Small nuclear RNA (snRNA) is a type of RNA found within the nucleus of cells. Its primary role is to assist in processing messenger RNA (mRNA), which is essential for protein production. SnRNA helps form structures called spliceosomes, which cut out non-coding regions (introns) from pre-mRNA, allowing the remaining coding regions (exons) to be joined together. This process, known as splicing, is crucial for generating the correct mRNA that will be translated into proteins. Overall, snRNA plays a vital role in gene expression and the proper functioning of cells.