Target Name: OR4F17
NCBI ID: G81099
Other Name(s): Olfactory receptor, family 4, subfamily F, member 11 pseudogene | Olfactory receptor 4F19 | olfactory receptor 4F11 | OR4F5 | OR4F19 | olfactory receptor 4F19 | Olfactory receptor 4F11 | olfactory receptor, family 4, subfamily F, member 17 | olfactory receptor 4F18 | Olfactory receptor family 4 subfamily F member 17 | OR4F18 | O4F17_HUMAN | olfactory receptor family 4 subfamily F member 17 | olfactory receptor, family 4, subfamily F, member 11 pseudogene | olfactory receptor, family 4, subfamily F, member 19 | Olfactory receptor 4F18 | Olfactory receptor 4F17 | OR4F11P

OR4F17: A Potential Drug Target and Biomarker

OR4F17, a member of the Olfactory receptor family 4 (ORF4), is a pseudogene that encodes for a protein known as OR4F17. OR4F17 is a cytoplasmic protein that is expressed in various cell types of the human body, including epithelial and neuroendocrine tissues. OR4F17 has been identified as a potential drug target and biomarker due to its unique structure, subcellular localization, and expression pattern.

OR4F17 is a transmembrane protein that is expressed in the cytoplasm of various cell types. Its extracellular domain consists of a long N-terminal region that contains a transmembrane segment and a cytoplasmic tail. The N-terminal region of OR4F17 contains a putative G-protein -coupled receptor (GPCR) domain, which is known for its ability to interact with various signaling molecules. The cytoplasmic tail of OR4F17 contains a single copy of the OR4F17 gene.

OR4F17 is highly expressed in various neuroendocrine tissues, including the pituitary gland, thyroid gland, adrenal gland, and pancreatic beta cells. It is also expressed in epithelial tissues, such as the intestine, skin, and breast epithelial tissues. The expression pattern of OR4F17 suggests that it is involved in various physiological processes, including sensory perception, neuroendocrine regulation, and cell signaling.

OR4F17 has been identified as a potential drug target due to its unique structure and subcellular localization. OR4F17 is a cytoplasmic protein that is mainly expressed in the cytoplasm of various cell types, which makes it an attractive target for small molecules that can modulate its activity. Additionally, OR4F17's expression pattern suggests that it is involved in various physiological processes, which makes it an attractive target for drugs that can modulate its function.

OR4F17 has also been identified as a potential biomarker due to its expression pattern. OR4F17 is mainly expressed in the cytoplasm of various cell types, which makes it an attractive target for techniques such as qRT-PCR, RNA-seq, and immunofluorescence. Additionally, the expression pattern of OR4F17 suggests that it is involved in various physiological processes, which makes it an attractive target for biomarkers that can reflect its function.

In conclusion, OR4F17 is a unique protein that has been identified as a potential drug target and biomarker. Its expression pattern and subcellular localization make it an attractive target for small molecules that can modulate its activity. Further studies are needed to determine the function of OR4F17 and its potential as a drug target and biomarker.

Protein Name: Olfactory Receptor Family 4 Subfamily F Member 17

Functions: Odorant receptor

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