Olfactory receptor family 7 subfamily G member 15 pseudogene (OR7G15P)

Olfactory receptor family 7 subfamily G member 15 pseudogene (OR7G15P) is a human gene classified as a pseudogene, meaning it is a genomic DNA sequence similar to a functional gene but generally non-functional due to mutations such as nonsense or frameshift changes[2][4][3]. The gene is part of the olfactory receptor family, which typically encodes G protein-coupled receptors responsible for detecting odorant molecules[4][8]. However, this specific pseudogene lacks protein-coding capacity, as with most pseudogenes, and is not known to produce a functional receptor or to be involved in any clear biological function or disease state in humans[2][4][8]. There is no current evidence or annotation to support a role as a receptor, enzyme, drug target, or biomarker[4][8]. While rare cases exist where pseudogenes in olfactory receptor families can exhibit residual or regulatory activity[6], there is no evidence that OR7G15P encodes a protein product or has any functional role in humans. This gene is not a recognized therapeutic target and is listed in major databases (such as HGNC, NCBI, GeneCards) specifically as a pseudogene[2][4][5].

Other names

HsOR19.2.6P