Olfactory receptor family 4 subfamily A member 50 pseudogene (OR4A50P)

Olfactory receptor family 4 subfamily A member 50 pseudogene (OR4A50P) is a **pseudogene** in the human genome and does not encode a functional olfactory receptor protein[2][3][6][8]. Olfactory receptors are typically part of the G protein-coupled receptor superfamily responsible for odorant recognition, but OR4A50P carries sequence disruptions and mutations that prevent expression of a full-length or functional receptor protein[2][3]. As a pseudogene, it is not considered a drug target nor is it currently associated with known diseases, functions, or pharmacological roles[3][5]. **Key points:** - OR4A50P is clearly annotated as a pseudogene in major databases; it does not produce a functional receptor and has no validated therapeutic or diagnostic relevance[2][3][5]. - The gene has two main aliases: OR11-121, HsOR11.11.10P[2]. - While part of the olfactory receptor gene family, which is the largest G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) family in the genome, OR4A50P itself has only conceptual or evolutionary significance as a pseudogene[2][3][10]. - No known drugs, disease associations, or clinical applications are reported for OR4A50P[3][5].

Other names

OR11-121HsOR11.11.10P