### SNORD25 Gene Overview

**Gene Symbol**: SNORD25  
**Gene Type**: Non-coding RNA (specifically, a small nucleolar RNA, or snoRNA)  
**Location**: Chromosome 17, within the C/D box snoRNA gene cluster.

### Description
SNORD25 is a small nucleolar RNA gene that is primarily involved in the processing and modification of ribosomal RNA (rRNA). As part of the C/D box snoRNA family, SNORD25 plays a role in the methylation of rRNA, which is critical for ribosome biogenesis and function.

### 1. Associated Genes
While specific gene associations may vary across studies, SNORD25 may show associations with several genes involved in ribosome assembly and function, as well as genes regulated by rRNA modifications. Some genes that have been reported in association analysis include:

- **HNRNPD** (heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein D)
- **RPL21** (ribosomal protein L21)
- **RPL7** (ribosomal protein L7)

Note that precise gene interactions and associations can significantly depend on context, such as specific pathways or cellular conditions.

### 2. Aging and Age-Related Diseases
There is limited direct evidence specifically tying SNORD25 to aging or age-related diseases. However, because it is involved in ribosome biogenesis and cellular protein synthesis, alterations in SNORD25 or the pathways it influences may be relevant to the aging process or diseases such as:

- **Cancer**: Changes in ribosomal RNA processing and the function of snoRNAs are often observed in various cancers, which could implicate dysregulation of SNORD25 in tumorigenesis.
- **Neurodegenerative diseases**: Dysregulation of snoRNAs has been implicated in some neurodegenerative conditions, suggesting a possible link where SNORD25 may play a role.

However, more specific studies may be needed to establish direct associations of SNORD25 with these conditions.

### 3. Drug Interactions
Currently, there are no specific drugs or drug classes that are documented to interact directly with SNORD25 in a pharmacological context. The focus on snoRNA in drug development is still emerging, so future potential interactions may be identified as research progresses.

### 4. Pathways and Biological Processes
SNORD25 is involved in key biological processes related to:

- **rRNA processing**: It plays a role in the modification of rRNA components, which is essential for ribosome assembly.
- **RNA methylation**: SNORD25 participates in the post-transcriptional methylation of specific nucleotides in rRNA, a modification that is critical for the stability and function of ribosomes.

In summary, SNORD25 is an important snoRNA gene critical for ribosomal RNA modification and might have implications in cancer and neurodegenerative diseases, although more specific associations related to aging are not clearly established. As the research landscape continues to evolve, further insights into its role in various biological processes and pathologies might emerge.