### RNU7-171P Gene Overview

**Gene Symbol:** RNU7-171P  
**Type:** Pseudogene

RNU7-171P is classified as a small nucleolar RNA (snoRNA) pseudogene that belongs to a class of non-coding RNA molecules primarily involved in the modification and processing of ribosomal RNA (rRNA). SnoRNAs are typically characterized by their roles in guiding the chemical modification of rRNA and other RNA molecules through base pairing.

### 1. Associated Genes

While the summaries from NCBI and UniProt do not provide specific associations, it is common for snoRNA-related genes to associate with:

- **RNU7-1**
- **RNU7-2**
- Other small nucleolar RNA genes involved in rRNA processing and modification.
- Genes encoding proteins related to the ribosomal biogenesis pathway.

### 2. Aging and Age-Related Diseases

Currently, explicit connections between RNU7-171P and aging or age-related diseases are not well-documented in the literature. However, as snoRNAs can be involved in maintaining proper ribosomal function and cellular homeostasis, dysregulation of snoRNA activity, including that of pseudogenes, may theoretically contribute to age-related declines in cellular efficiency or might be implicated in age-related pathologies such as cancer. It’s important to consider this in the broader context of small RNA functionality rather than having direct evidence.

### 3. Drug Interactions

As RNU7-171P is a pseudogene and a non-coding RNA, it typically does not have direct interactions with drugs or drug classes. However, the functional snoRNAs (such as RNU7-1, RNU7-2) involved in rRNA modifications can be indirectly influenced by compounds affecting nucleolar functions or overall RNA processing pathways. Hence, drugs affecting ribosome biogenesis or specific RNA polymerases (e.g., those that might modulate RNA synthesis) might have an influence on pathways where such snoRNAs interact but would affect functional rather than pseudogenes directly.

### 4. Pathways and Biological Processes

RNU7-171P does not have direct involvement in any identified biological pathways due to its classification as a pseudogene. However, the family of snoRNAs, which include the RNU7-1 and RNU7-2, are known for their roles in:

- Ribosome biogenesis.
- rRNA processing.
- Nucleotide modification.

Due to the nature of snoRNAs, RNU7-171P may indirectly influence the above pathways through potential regulatory mechanisms of related functional snoRNAs.

### Summary

In summary, RNU7-171P appears to be primarily of interest within the context of non-coding RNA studies and more broadly concerning ribosomal function. While there are significant avenues for future investigation concerning aging and drug interactions, the current standing of RNU7-171P largely aligns with its characterization as a pseudogene without direct influence on known biological pathways or drug interactions. Further research may elucidate more specific roles or implications in cellular biology and health.