You have discovered that a particular mRNA of GeneX in maize is required for the regulation of GeneY.

You have discovered that a particular mRNA of GeneX in maize is required for the regulation of GeneY. However, this mRNA does not encode any proteins, yet in its absence the levels of protein Y (product of GeneY) are significantly increased. Propose one likely mechanism for how GeneX may be controlling the levels of Protein Y.