Olfactory receptor family 5 subfamily BC member 1 pseudogene (OR5BC1P)

Olfactory receptor family 5 subfamily BC member 1 pseudogene (OR5BC1P) is a members of the olfactory receptor gene family but categorized as a pseudogene in humans, meaning it does not produce a functional protein. Olfactory receptors themselves are typically G protein-coupled receptors involved in odor detection, but the pseudogene form contains sequence alterations (such as mutations or premature stop codons) that prevent expression of a full-length, functional receptor[2][3][4][8]. While some pseudogenes in other species have rare instances of residual or alternative function, there is no evidence this human pseudogene encodes any active protein or has regulatory roles[4][8]. It is not an active target for therapeutic development, clinical research, or biomarker studies. In summary, **OR5BC1P** is a non-functional pseudogene in humans and not considered a valid therapeutic target[2][4][7][8].

Other names

HsOR11.12.14PORL3627GC11U990442GC11M057841GC11M058085HGNC:15272Entrez Gene: 81208Ensembl: ENSG00000255218

None (no mechanism of action for drugs, as it is non-functional and not targeted by therapies)