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Olfactory receptor family 6 subfamily C member 5 pseudogene (OR6C5P)
- Target
- OR6C5P
- Molecular classification
- Pseudogene, G protein-coupled receptor (inactive/pseudogenic form), Olfactory receptor family
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Overview
Olfactory receptor family 6 subfamily C member 5 pseudogene (OR6C5P) is a human genomic pseudogene that is a nonfunctional member of the olfactory receptor gene superfamily[3][4]. Olfactory receptor genes encode G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) that are responsible for the detection of odorants; however, over half of the human olfactory receptor genes, including OR6C5P, have lost function through evolution and are present as pseudogenes with disruptions such as frame-shift or nonsense mutations[4]. Pseudogenization of olfactory receptors is a major reason for the diminished olfactory capability in humans compared to many other mammals. There are no established biological functions, disease associations, or pharmacological activities attributed to this gene[4][3]. No literature suggests that OR6C5P encodes a functional receptor, is involved in human disease, or is relevant for biomarker or drug targeting purposes[3][4].
- Other names
- OR6C5Polfactory receptor, family 6, subfamily C, member 5 pseudogene
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Mechanism of action
None (No mechanism; not a drug target)
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Biological functions
None (as a pseudogene, it does not encode a protein and does not have biological function in signal transduction or olfaction)
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Disease associations
Other (No specific roles in disease have been attributed to OR6C5P. In general, olfactory receptor pseudogenes are not associated directly with disease, but reflect evolutionary reduction of olfaction in humans)
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Safety considerations
None (No functional protein, thus no therapeutic safety considerations)
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Interacting drugs
None
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Biomarkers
None
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