Olfactory receptor family 10 subfamily AC member 1 (OR10AC1)

The Olfactory receptor family 10 subfamily AC member 1 (OR10AC1) is classified as an olfactory receptor and belongs to the large family of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), which are characterized by their seven transmembrane domain structure[3][1][7]. Olfactory receptors are responsible for recognizing odorant molecules in the nose and initiating a neuronal response that leads to the perception of smell through G protein-mediated signal transduction[3][7]. Each olfactory receptor typically recognizes a range of odorant molecules, and a single odorant may interact with multiple receptors with varying affinity. The unique structure and function of these receptors are critical for the diversity of odor detection[3][1]. According to genomic references, OR10AC1 may be a pseudogene or predicted to be non-functional (not producing an active protein in all individuals), and there is no evidence to suggest it is a therapeutic target or associated with any approved or experimental drugs[7][4]. Additional Notes: - The target is not considered therapeutic—there's no evidence of drugs or therapeutic research related to it, nor is it described in disease contexts in current literature[7][4]. - The gene/protein is sometimes listed as a pseudogene, meaning it may be non-functional in many or most humans[7][4]. - No known direct interactions or mechanism-of-action data exist for approved or experimental pharmaceuticals. - No biomarker or safety information exists for patient selection or therapy monitoring. - It is not a relevant clinical or therapeutic target (is_target: false; is_incorrect: true).

Other names

Olfactory receptor OR7-5OR10AC1P