Olfactory receptor pseudogene (OR pseudogene)

ENSG00000276205 is a human olfactory receptor pseudogene—a DNA sequence that originated from an olfactory receptor gene but has acquired mutations that render it nonfunctional. Olfactory receptor pseudogenes are part of the largest human gene family, the olfactory receptor family, which normally encodes G protein-coupled sensors responsible for detecting odorants[1][5]. While most olfactory receptor pseudogenes lack biological activity, recent discoveries show that some may be translated and retain unexpected functions ("pseudo-pseudogenes"), although these findings are limited to specific loci and species and not documented for ENSG00000276205. There is no evidence that this pseudogene acts as a therapeutic target, interacts with any drugs, or serves as a biomarker for disease. The designation "novel olfactory receptor pseudogene" does not conform to standardized nomenclature, and the entry is considered problematic for structured drug target data[1][5].

Other names

ENSG00000276205human olfactory receptor pseudogene

None established.