Olfactory receptor family 4 subfamily T member 1 pseudogene (OR4T1P)

Olfactory receptor family 4 subfamily T member 1 pseudogene (OR4T1P) is a non-functional gene that belongs to the family of olfactory receptor genes, specifically subfamily T within family 4, but is classified as a pseudogene, meaning it contains disabling mutations and is not believed to encode a functional olfactory receptor protein. Olfactory receptors are part of the G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) superfamily and are typically responsible for odor detection. However, pseudogenes like OR4T1P lack the necessary open reading frame for protein translation, and there is no evidence they produce a functional protein or play a direct biological role. There is no evidence that this gene is expressed as a protein or implicated in any disease, nor is it considered a drug target. The presence of such olfactory pseudogenes is common in the human genome and generally reflects loss of evolutionary pressure to maintain function for specific olfactory receptors.

Other names

OR4T1Polfactory receptor, family 4, subfamily T, member 1 pseudogene

Not applicable (no protein product, thus no targetable mechanism)