OR2L1P
Description
The OR2L1P (olfactory receptor family 2 subfamily L member 1 pseudogene) is a pseudo gene located on chromosome 1.
OR2L1P is a member of the olfactory receptor (OR) gene family. OR genes encode proteins that are responsible for the detection of odorants. OR genes are thought to be responsible for the diversity of olfactory receptors in mammals. The OR2L1P gene is located on chromosome 11 and is one of approximately 850 human OR genes. It is thought to be a pseudogene, meaning that it is a non-functional copy of a functional gene. Pseudogenes are often created by gene duplication and subsequent mutations that render the gene non-functional. It is possible that OR2L1P may have a function in the regulation of other genes or in the development of the olfactory system. However, its specific function has not been determined.
OR2L1P is a member of the olfactory receptor (OR) gene family. OR genes encode proteins that are responsible for the detection of odorants. OR genes are thought to be responsible for the diversity of olfactory receptors in mammals. The OR2L1P gene is located on chromosome 11 and is one of approximately 850 human OR genes. It is thought to be a pseudogene, meaning that it is a non-functional copy of a functional gene. Pseudogenes are often created by gene duplication and subsequent mutations that render the gene non-functional. It is possible that OR2L1P may have a function in the regulation of other genes or in the development of the olfactory system. However, its specific function has not been determined. It is an example of a common phenomenon in the human genome, where genes can become non-functional over time.
OR2L1P is also known as HSHTPCRX02, HTPCRX02, OR2L1, OR2L7P.
