Olfactory receptor family 13 subfamily Z member 3 pseudogene (OR13Z3P)

Olfactory receptor family 13 subfamily Z member 3 pseudogene (OR13Z3P) is classified as a **pseudogene**, meaning it is a genomic DNA sequence similar to a gene but typically non-functional due to accumulated mutations or lack of necessary regulatory elements[3][6][7]. It belongs to the large family of olfactory receptor genes, which in general encode G protein-coupled receptors involved in odorant detection and signal transduction; however, OR13Z3P itself does not encode an active receptor or protein[3][6][7]. Unlike functional olfactory receptors, this pseudogene is not involved in biological processes such as signal transduction or sensory perception, and there is no evidence supporting a role in disease, drug interactions, or therapeutic targeting in humans[3][6]. It is primarily of interest in the context of gene family evolution and genome annotation.

Other names

OR13Z3P

None (not a target for drugs; no functional activity)[3][6]