Olfactory receptor family 9 subfamily G member 2 pseudogene (OR9G2P)

Olfactory receptor family 9 subfamily G member 2 pseudogene (OR9G2P, also known as OR9G6) is a member of the olfactory receptor gene family, which encodes G protein-coupled receptors involved in odorant detection in the olfactory system[2][3]. OR9G2P is classified as a pseudogene; pseudogenes are gene sequences that resemble known genes but are typically non-functional due to mutations or deletions that prevent translation into a functional protein[3]. Olfactory receptor pseudogenes are common in the human genome: of roughly 1,000 olfactory receptor genes, nearly 600 are pseudogenes, reflecting reduced selective pressure for olfaction in primate evolution[2]. OR9G2P itself does not encode an active protein and is not associated with therapeutic targeting or disease mechanisms. It is not considered a valid or actionable drug target, enzyme, or transporter. Notes: - This entry is classified as a **pseudogene**, meaning it is not an active receptor or therapeutic target[3]. - There is no evidence that OR9G2P produces a translated or functional protein, nor is it referenced as a biomarker or disease-related gene. - The presence of this gene's symbol in genomic databases is for annotation rather than indication of biological activity. - Some olfactory receptor pseudogenes may, in rare cases, regain function, but no direct evidence is available for OR9G2P itself[1]. The referenced studies of functional pseudogenes are on other members and not specifically this gene. If you require only active, protein-encoding targets, OR9G2P should be excluded; it is annotated for genomic completeness rather than biological or pharmacological function.

Other names

OR9G6olfactory receptor family 9 subfamily G member 6OR9G2P[3]