Olfactory receptor family 7 subfamily M member 1 pseudogene (OR7M1P)

Olfactory receptor family 7 subfamily M member 1 pseudogene (OR7M1P) represents a non-functional genomic sequence derived from the olfactory receptor gene family. Olfactory receptors are a large class of G protein-coupled receptors responsible for detecting odorant molecules and initiating neuronal signals for smell perception. However, pseudogenes such as OR7M1P arise via mutations (such as premature stop codons or frameshifts) that disrupt their coding potential, rendering them noncoding and generally nonfunctional[1][2][3][4]. While the olfactory receptor family encodes active odorant-detecting proteins, the “pseudogene” form is not translated into a working receptor and does not contribute to olfaction, signaling, or any known cellular function in humans[1][2]. Pseudogenes of this type are very common in the human olfactory receptor repertoire, where roughly half of family members are inactive[2]. Notes: - OR7M1P is not a functional protein-coding gene, and so is generally not considered a therapeutic or druggable target[2][3]. - There is no evidence OR7M1P is associated with any disease or has a biomarker or drug interaction role[2][4]. - The “pseudogene” designation indicates it is not translated into a functional receptor and does not participate in ligand binding or signal transduction[2][4]. - The canonical name and abbreviation given conform to established genomics nomenclature. If this refers to the human genome, then OR7M1P is an inactive pseudogene and not a biologically or therapeutically relevant molecular target. If you were seeking information about a functional olfactory receptor, you may want to check for similarly named, non-pseudogene family members.

Other names

OR7M1Polfactory receptor family 7 subfamily M member 1 pseudogene