Olfactory receptor family 4 subfamily K member 16 pseudogene (OR4K16P)

Olfactory receptor family 4 subfamily K member 16 pseudogene (OR4K16P) is classified as a human pseudogene, meaning it is a DNA sequence similar to known genes but generally considered non-functional due to mutations that prevent protein coding[1][2][6]. It is part of the large olfactory receptor gene family, which typically encode G protein-coupled receptors involved in the detection of odorants in the nose. Like other olfactory receptors, functional members share a seven-transmembrane domain structure and play a role in initiating neuronal responses to smell, but as a pseudogene, OR4K16P is not expected to produce a functional protein and thus does not have known biological function, disease role, or pharmacological interactions in humans[1][2][6][7].

Other names

OR14-24HsOR14.1.14PORL3714