Pseudogene similar to part of Vomeronasal 1 receptor 2

This gene, ENSG00000241102, is annotated as a pseudogene similar to part of vomeronasal 1 receptor 2, referencing sequence similarity to the functional VN1R2 gene. Vomeronasal 1 receptor genes encode pheromone receptors in rodents and other mammals, typically as seven-transmembrane domain G protein-coupled receptors expressed in vomeronasal sensory neurons[3][6]. Pseudogenes, however, do not produce a functional protein and thus have no receptor activity, biological function, or therapeutic relevance[1][4][7]. The presence of pseudogenes in the vomeronasal gene family reflects evolutionary history and relaxed selection rather than ongoing function[4]. This gene is not suitable for therapeutic targeting and does not participate in biological processes. This entry represents a non-functional segment related to a sensory receptor, with no drug relevance or physiological activity. Therefore, it should be excluded from structured therapeutic target databases[1][4][7].

Other names

VN1R2 pseudogenePseudogene similar to vomeronasal 1 receptor 2ENSG00000241102