Olfactory receptor family 5 subfamily AZ member 1 pseudogene (OR5AZ1P)

Olfactory receptor family 5 subfamily AZ member 1 pseudogene (OR5AZ1P) is a non-functional (pseudogene) member of the olfactory receptor gene family in humans. Olfactory receptors are generally involved in the detection of odorants and initiating the sense of smell, and they belong to the G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) superfamily characterized by a 7-transmembrane domain structure. However, OR5AZ1P has been annotated as a pseudogene, meaning it does not encode a functional protein and likely plays no active biological role in olfactory signal transduction or as a molecular target. This entry is not considered a therapeutic target, as it is a pseudogene and does not encode a functional receptor protein. Reliable databases and resources consistently annotate OR5AZ1P as a pseudogene rather than a functional protein-coding gene. There are no drugs, disease roles, biomarkers, or mechanisms of action associated with this pseudogene, and it is not used therapeutically. Misleading or incorrect use as a functional target or receptor would be an error; the entry may appear in target lists due to legacy annotation or misunderstanding. OR5AZ1P is not a legitimate therapeutic target but is rather a non-functional olfactory receptor pseudogene. It is important to distinguish this from functional olfactory receptor genes, which are GPCRs involved in smell sensation.

Other names

OR11-223HsOR11.12.2PORL3617