Olfactory receptor family 4 subfamily C member 48 pseudogene (OR4C48P)

Olfactory receptor family 4 subfamily C member 48 pseudogene (OR4C48P) is a human pseudogene belonging to the large family of olfactory receptors, which are G protein-coupled receptors responsible for the detection of odorants[2]. However, as a pseudogene, OR4C48P contains sequence changes (such as frame-shift or nonsense mutations) that prevent the production of a functional protein[1]. Olfactory receptor pseudogenes like OR4C48P are considered non-functional and are not believed to encode active receptors or have any therapeutic, biomarker, or disease association[1][2]. The systematic nomenclature reflects its family, subfamily, and member numbers in accordance with the official HUGO convention[2][3]. This gene is distinguished from intact olfactory receptor genes by its lack of coding potential and functional activity. Key points: - OR4C48P is a pseudogene; it does not encode a functional receptor protein[1][3]. - It is classified as part of the olfactory receptor family, but lacks biological or disease-related functions due to its non-functional status[1][3]. - No drugs, clinical biomarkers, or safety concerns are associated with this pseudogene, and it is not considered a therapeutic target[1][3].

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OR4C48P