Olfactory receptor family 2 subfamily AS member 2 pseudogene (OR2AS2P)

The *Olfactory receptor family 2 subfamily AS member 2 pseudogene* (OR2AS2P) is a human gene classified as a pseudogene of the olfactory receptor family, which encodes G protein-coupled receptors involved in the detection of odorants in the nose[3][7]. As a pseudogene, OR2AS2P is a DNA sequence derived from a functional olfactory receptor gene that has acquired mutations (such as frameshifts or premature stop codons) rendering it nonfunctional for protein coding[3][6]. In humans, olfactory receptor pseudogenes like OR2AS2P are not translated into functional proteins and do not have established biological roles or involvement in disease, nor are they targets for drugs. While certain pseudogenes may be transcribed or have regulatory RNA functions, there is no evidence that OR2AS2P produces a functional protein or participates in olfaction or other biological pathways in humans[3][6][7]. **Summary**: OR2AS2P is a nonfunctional olfactory receptor pseudogene in humans, with no known biological function, drug interactions, or disease roles, and is not considered a therapeutic target.

Other names

OR2AS2Polfactory receptor, family 2, subfamily AS, member 2 pseudogene