lncRNAs can affect catalytic processes by modulating the activity of enzymes or influencing the expression of genes involved in catalysis. For instance, lncRNAs can act as molecular scaffolds, bringing together different protein components required for catalytic reactions. They can also serve as decoys, sequestering proteins away from their natural substrates, thereby regulating enzyme activity. Additionally, lncRNAs can recruit chromatin-modifying complexes to specific genomic locations, altering the epigenetic landscape and consequently affecting the expression of catalytic genes.
