Olfactory receptor family 2 subfamily Q member 1 pseudogene (OR2Q1P)

Olfactory receptor family 2 subfamily Q member 1 pseudogene (OR2Q1P) is a human gene classified as a pseudogene that belongs to the olfactory receptor family within the superfamily of G protein-coupled receptors[1][3][6]. Unlike functional olfactory receptor genes, OR2Q1P does not produce a functional protein due to mutations or truncations that render the gene product inactive[6]. As such, it does not act as a therapeutic target, is not druggable, and has no known biological or disease roles in humans[6]. This gene is part of one of the largest gene families in the human genome, which is predominantly responsible for odorant detection, although most pseudogenes in this family do not contribute to olfactory function[4][6]. Clarifying details: - Although the olfactory receptor gene family collectively belongs to the G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) classification, OR2Q1P itself is a pseudogene, meaning it is genetically similar to functional olfactory receptor genes but is biologically inactive in humans due to lack of protein product[6]. - There are no known interacting drugs, biomarker uses, or safety concerns, as pseudogenes do not produce a therapeutically relevant protein[6]. - The naming conventions commonly encountered for this gene include both the full pseudogene name and a variety of aliases, with "OR7-2" being a prominent one[1][3][6].

Other names

OR7-2OR7-8DJ0669B10HsOR7.6.8PORL3183