Olfactory receptor family 11 subfamily K member 1B pseudogene (OR11K1BP)

OR11K1BP is a non-functional pseudogene derived from the olfactory receptor family 11 subfamily K, member 1B locus. Pseudogenes are gene sequences that resemble known genes but are generally non-coding due to mutations (e.g., premature stop codons or frameshifts) and thus do not produce functional proteins. OR11K1BP lacks evidence of functional expression or protein product and is not known to contribute to normal physiology, disease, or drug response. Olfactory receptor pseudogenes like OR11K1BP have accumulated in the human genome at high rates, reflecting reduced reliance on olfactory signaling and relaxed negative selection in primates[1][3][4][5]. OR11K1BP—by definition and consensus from authoritative databases—is not a protein-coding gene, not a functional receptor, and not a therapeutic target[1][3][4]. There is no evidence for clinical or biological significance, and its presence in gene nomenclature reflects genomic annotation rather than any practical or actionable biological role.

Other names

Olfactory receptor family 11 subfamily K member 1B pseudogeneOR11K1BP