### SNORA63D Gene Overview

**Gene Symbol:** SNORA63D  
**Type:** Non-coding RNA (specifically, a small nucleolar RNA, or snoRNA)  
**Location:** Chromosome 16  
**Function:** SNORA63D is known to function in the modification of ribosomal RNA (rRNA), which is an essential component of the ribosome. snoRNAs are involved in the post-transcriptional process of guiding the chemical modifications of rRNA and other non-coding RNAs.

### 1. Associated Genes
While specific interactions with other genes may not be explicitly listed in NCBI or UniProt summaries, small nucleolar RNAs, including SNORA63D, usually correlate with genes involved in ribosome biogenesis and rRNA processing. Furthermore, snoRNAs often interact with and influence the activity of several protein-coding genes involved in these pathways. Additional genes associated might include:
- **RRP1B:** Involvement in ribosome biogenesis.
- **NOP58:** Plays a role in the processing of snoRNAs.

### 2. Aging or Age-Related Diseases
While there are no direct studies linking SNORA63D to aging or specific age-related diseases explicitly in major databases, it’s worth noting that dysfunctions in snoRNA function and rRNA modifications have been associated with cellular aging and several age-related diseases such as:
- **Neurodegenerative Diseases:** Changes in snoRNA expression have been observed in conditions like Alzheimer's.
- **Cancer:** Certain snoRNAs have been implicated in the regulation of tumorigenesis; their expression profiles can change with age, suggesting a possible role in cancer development in older populations.

### 3. Drug Interactions
Currently, there are no specific drugs or drug classes directly known to interact with SNORA63D. However, drugs affecting nucleic acid processing and functions—such as those targeting RNA modifications—might have indirect effects on snoRNA function since snoRNAs are involved in ribosomal assembly and processing.

### 4. Pathways and Biological Processes
- **Ribosome Biogenesis:** SNORA63D is crucial for the biogenesis of the ribosome, primarily through its role in guiding rRNA modifications.
- **RRNA Methylation:** It participates in the methylation of rRNA, which is vital for proper ribosome assembly and stability.
- **Nuclear Processing of RNA:** As a snoRNA, it is involved in various nuclear RNA processing activities that contribute to the maturation of rRNA.

In summary, while specific details about SNORA63D remain limited in the context of other genes, aging, drug interactions, and its exact biological processes, its fundamental role as a snoRNA highlights its importance in rRNA processing and ribosome biogenesis, which are crucial for cellular function and integrity. Further research into snoRNAs could unveil more nuanced roles in health, aging, and disease.