Olfactory receptor family 5 subfamily BJ member 1 pseudogene (OR5BJ1P)

Olfactory receptor family 5 subfamily BJ member 1 pseudogene (OR5BJ1P, also known as OST740) is classified as a pseudogene, meaning it is a non-functional gene copy related to the olfactory receptor gene family that does not produce a functional protein. It has no known biological function, disease association, or role as a drug target in humans[1][3][7][9]. Key facts: - OR5BJ1P is officially named "olfactory receptor family 5 subfamily BJ member 1 pseudogene" by authoritative resources such as HGNC and NCBI[1][3][9]. - It is designated as a pseudogene, specifically noted as an "unprocessed pseudogene," indicating it is a defunct version of an olfactory receptor gene and does not encode a functional olfactory receptor protein[8]. - Pseudogenes like OR5BJ1P are remnants of gene duplication or retrotransposition and generally lack biological activity; their sequences can resemble functional genes but are typically non-coding and do not participate in cellular processes[8][9]. - No drugs interact with OR5BJ1P, it has no established role as a biomarker, and poses no safety concerns because it is not a functional gene[7]. There is nothing to suggest this entry should be considered a therapeutic or biological target; its inclusion as a target is incorrect because, as a pseudogene, it does not encode an active protein or participate in physiological pathways[9].

Other names

OST740