OR10S1
Description
The OR10S1 (olfactory receptor family 10 subfamily S member 1) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 11.
OR10S1, or olfactory receptor 10S1, is a protein in humans encoded by the OR10S1 gene. Olfactory receptors are responsible for detecting smells by interacting with odorant molecules in the nose. They initiate a neuronal response that leads to the perception of a smell. These receptors are part of a large family of G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) and are characterized by their 7-transmembrane domain structure. This structure is common to many neurotransmitter and hormone receptors. Olfactory receptors play a crucial role in recognizing and transmitting odorant signals via G protein-mediated transduction. The gene family for olfactory receptors is the largest in the human genome. The naming convention for these genes and proteins is unique to humans and differs from other organisms.
OR10S1 is a type of olfactory receptor protein that binds to odorant molecules in the nose. This interaction triggers a series of events leading to the perception of smell.
OR10S1 is also known as OR11-279.
