OR11L1
Description
The OR11L1 (olfactory receptor family 11 subfamily L member 1) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 1.
The OR11L1 gene codes for the olfactory receptor 11L1 protein in humans. This protein is part of a large family of G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) that are responsible for detecting odor molecules in the nose. When an odorant molecule binds to the receptor, it initiates a signal that triggers the perception of a smell. Olfactory receptors are characterized by their 7-transmembrane domain structure, which is similar to many other neurotransmitter and hormone receptors. The olfactory receptor gene family is the largest in the human genome. The nomenclature for these genes and proteins is unique to humans.
This receptor is responsible for recognizing and transmitting odorant signals to the brain, ultimately triggering the perception of smell.
OR11L1 is also known as -.
