Olfactory receptor, family 5, subfamily B, member 10 pseudogene (OR5B10P)

Olfactory receptor, family 5, subfamily B, member 10 pseudogene (OR5B10P) is a genomic locus classified as a pseudogene within the human olfactory receptor gene family. Olfactory receptor genes typically encode G protein-coupled receptors that detect volatile substances and mediate the sense of smell. However, pseudogenes are generally non-functional DNA sequences derived from protein-coding genes through mutations such as frame-shifts or premature stop codons, which prevent their expression as full-length, functional proteins[1][2]. These pseudogenes, including OR5B10P, do not encode active olfactory receptors and are considered evolutionary remnants subject to low selection pressure, often reflecting the loss of environmental relevance of certain odorants[1]. While some pseudogenes have been implicated in regulatory RNA functions or rare cases of translation, there is currently no evidence that OR5B10P has such roles or is relevant as a therapeutic target, biomarker, or pharmacological entity[1][4][2].

Other names

OR13-67OR13-34OR13-64OR5B10OR5B11OR5B11POR5B18POR5B4POlfactory receptor, family 5, subfamily B, member 11 pseudogeneOlfactory receptor, family 5, subfamily B, member 18 pseudogeneOlfactory receptor, family 5, subfamily B, member 4 pseudogene

Not applicable; as a pseudogene, there is no known mechanism of action for drug targeting