Olfactory receptor family 10 subfamily G member 5 pseudogene (OR10G5P)

The olfactory receptor family 10 subfamily G member 5 pseudogene (OR10G5P) is a human gene classified as a pseudogene, meaning it arose from a gene encoding a member of the olfactory receptor family, but has lost its coding potential through mutations or deletions and is no longer thought to produce a functional protein[1][3][4][5]. Olfactory receptors are typically G protein-coupled receptors involved in the detection of odorant molecules; however, pseudogenes like OR10G5P do not produce functional receptors and are generally considered non-coding “genomic fossils” reflecting the evolutionary dynamics of the olfactory receptor gene family[6]. No known biological, disease, or therapeutic roles are assigned to this pseudogene, and it is not considered a therapeutic target. Its main value is in evolutionary genomics rather than drug discovery or diagnostics[1][6]. Key notes: - This entry is a pseudogene and not a protein-coding receptor. - It is not a druggable or experimentally validated target and should not be selected for therapeutic targeting or biomarker purposes. - The locus is located on human chromosome 11:124,009,669-124,010,478 (+)[1]. - The classification reflects standard naming conventions for olfactory receptor pseudogenes.

Other names

HsOR11.18.10PORL3508