Olfactory receptor family 10 subfamily AK member 1 pseudogene (OR10AK1P)

Olfactory receptor family 10 subfamily AK member 1 pseudogene (OR10AK1P) is a human gene classified as a pseudogene, related to but not encoding a functional olfactory receptor protein[2][3][5][8]. Olfactory receptors typically mediate the detection of odorant molecules and are members of the large family of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) that possess a seven-transmembrane domain structure and are involved in neuronal signal transduction[5]. However, this particular gene is predicted to be nonfunctional due to mutations or gene structure changes; it does not produce the corresponding protein and therefore has no described biological function, disease roles, or therapeutic interactions[5][6][8]. Pseudogenes like OR10AK1P are common among olfactory receptors due to low selective pressure to maintain redundant or unnecessary sensory function, and they often serve no known physiological role[7]. There is no evidence that this gene is functional or implicated in human disease[5][6][7][8][9].

Other names

OR10AK1POlfactory receptor, family 10, subfamily AK, member 1 pseudogene

None. No mechanism of action applies, as the gene is not expressed as a functional protein target