### RNU6-972P Gene Overview

The RNU6-972P gene is a pseudogene corresponding to a small nucleolar RNA (snoRNA), specifically a member of the U6 small nuclear RNA family. This gene is typically involved in the biogenesis of other small nuclear ribonucleoproteins (snRNPs), which play important roles in pre-mRNA splicing.

#### 1. Associated Genes
While RNU6-972P is a pseudogene and may not directly correlate with many active genes, it is related to:

- **RNU6-1:** This is the primary member of the U6 small nuclear RNA family, which is known for its role in the spliceosome complex.
- **RNU6-2:** Another direct member of the U6 small nuclear RNA family.
- **SNRNP (Small Nuclear Ribonucleoprotein)** genes, as these are involved in the splicing of pre-mRNA.
  
Information on specific associations outside of these small nuclear RNA genes can be sparse since pseudogenes often have limited functional roles.

#### 2. Aging and Age-related Disease Associations
There is currently limited information specifically linking RNU6-972P to aging processes or age-related diseases. However, given its status as a snoRNA and involvement in RNA processing, any dysregulation could potentially relate to general cellular aging phenomena or disorders involving splicing defects, but this would typically be more reflective of the wider family of U6 RNAs rather than the pseudogene itself.

#### 3. Drug Interactions
At this time, specific drug interactions directly related to RNU6-972P are not clearly documented. As a pseudogene, it is less likely to have direct pharmacological interactions compared to functional protein-coding genes. However, research into small RNA and their modulation could indirectly affect pathways in which snoRNAs participate.

#### 4. Pathways and Biological Processes
Being a small nucleolar RNA, RNU6-972P is mainly involved in:

- **RNA Modification:** As with other snoRNAs, it may participate in the chemical modification of other RNAs, contributing to the processing and stabilization of pre-mRNA.
- **Pre-mRNA Splicing:** While RNU6-972P itself is a pseudogene, its functional counterparts are part of the spliceosome, thus linking it to the broader splicing pathway.
  
In summary, RNU6-972P is a small nucleolar RNA pseudogene related to RNA processing and spliceosome function, with limited direct known associations to aging, drug interactions, or functional pathways compared to its active genetic counterparts. Further research may help elucidate its specific roles or any indirect associations in cellular processes.