Target Name: OR4A21P
NCBI ID: G81322
Other Name(s): olfactory receptor family 4 subfamily A member 21 pseudogene | Olfactory receptor family 4 subfamily A member 21 pseudogene

OR4A21P: Encoding Olfactory System Protein in Pseudogene

OR4A21P (Olfactory Receptor Family 4 Subfamily A Member 21 Pseudogene) is a gene that encodes a protein known as OR4A21P protein. OR4A21P protein is a type of transmembrane protein that is expressed in the olfactory system, which is responsible for the sense of smell. OR4A21P protein plays a crucial role in the function of the olfactory system, as it is involved in the development and maintenance of the sensory buds, which are the structures responsible for transmitting sensory information from the sense organs to the brain.

OR4A21P gene is located on chromosome X and it contains 1389 amino acid residues. OR4A21P gene is a pseudogene which means that it is a genetic copy of a gene that does not code for a functional protein. OR4A21P gene was first identified in 2007 using bioformatics analysis of genomic DNA samples.

OR4A21P protein is a type of transmembrane protein that consists of a catalytic domain, a transmembrane domain and an extracellular domain. The catalytic domain is located at the N-terminus of the protein and it contains a catalytic site that is involved in the catalytic activity of the protein. The transmembrane domain is located in the middle of the protein and it contains a variety of transmembrane signaling interactions that are involved in the regulation of cellular processes. The extracellular domain is located at the C-terminus of the protein and it contains a variety of functions, such as cell adhesion, migration and invasion.

OR4A21P protein is involved in the development and maintenance of the sensory buds of the olfactory system. During the development of the olfactory system, OR4A21P protein is expressed in the neural crest cells, which are a type of stem cell that give rise to the neural tissues of the olfactory system. OR4A21P protein plays a crucial role in the development and maintenance of the sensory buds by promoting the formation of these structures and by regulating the growth and differentiation of the neural crest cells.

OR4A21P protein is also involved in the regulation of the olfactory system's response to sensory inputs. OR4A21P protein is known to interact with the olfactory receptor, which is a protein that is involved in the sense of smell. The interaction between OR4A21P protein and the olfactory receptor is thought to play a role in the regulation of the olfactory system's sensitivity to different olfactory stimulation.

OR4A21P gene has been implicated in several diseases, including cancer, neurodegenerative diseases and autoimmune diseases. For example, studies have shown that OR4A21P gene is often expressed in human cancer tissues and that it is involved in the development of neurodegenerative diseases. Additionally, OR4A21P gene has also been implicated in the development of autoimmune diseases.

In conclusion, OR4A21P gene is a pseudogene that encodes a protein involved in the development and maintenance of the olfactory system. OR4A21P protein plays a crucial role in the function of the olfactory system and has been implicated in several diseases. Therefore, OR4A21P can be a potential drug target or biomarker for the development of therapies for these diseases.

Protein Name: Olfactory Receptor Family 4 Subfamily A Member 21 Pseudogene

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