Olfactory receptor family 7 subfamily E member 25 pseudogene (OR7E25P)

Olfactory receptor family 7 subfamily E member 25 pseudogene (OR7E25P) is classified as a pseudogene—a genomic DNA sequence similar to a normal gene but generally non-functional due to mutations or lack of expression[1][4]. In general, olfactory receptors are G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) with seven transmembrane domains, belonging to the largest gene family in the human genome and involved in odorant detection and signal transduction[1][2][3][4]. However, OR7E25P is not a functional gene in humans; it does not encode a protein that acts as a receptor or participates in olfactory signaling[1][4]. It has several aliases based on historical or computational annotations. Its classification relates to receptor families—particularly GPCRs and olfactory receptors—but as a pseudogene, it does not have the molecular or biological functions typical of active olfactory receptors[1][4]. There is no evidence for a role in disease, drug interaction, mechanism of action, or utility as a biomarker, nor is it considered a therapeutic target. Because it is a pseudogene and not an active receptor, queries describing it as a molecular target (e.g., for drug development) or as having biological activity are incorrect[4].

Other names

OR19-12CIT-B-440L2OR19-COR7E25P