Olfactory receptor family 7 subfamily E member 18 pseudogene (OR7E18P)

Olfactory receptor family 7 subfamily E member 18 pseudogene (OR7E18P) is classified as a pseudogene, meaning it is a DNA sequence similar to a functional gene but generally considered nonfunctional and does not code for a functional protein. OR7E18P belongs to the large family of olfactory receptor genes, which normally encode G protein-coupled receptors responsible for the detection of odor molecules. However, as a pseudogene, OR7E18P does not produce a functional olfactory receptor protein, is not associated with any established biological activity, therapeutic relevance, or known disease links, and is not a target for any drugs[1][2][4][5][7][8][9]. Key notes: - OR7E18P is not a drug target or biologically active molecule. - Designation as a pseudogene means it is considered nonfunctional. - No evidence supports involvement in disease or as a biomarker. - Several alias gene symbols have been used for this locus, but all refer to the same nonfunctional pseudogene[1][5][9].

Other names

OR19-14TPCR26HSTPCR26POR7E61OR7E98P