OR13C8
Description
The OR13C8 (olfactory receptor family 13 subfamily C member 8) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 9.
The OR13C8 gene encodes for a protein known as olfactory receptor 13C8. This protein is involved in the sense of smell, specifically in the detection of odorant molecules. It interacts with these molecules in the nose, triggering a chain reaction that leads to the perception of a smell. Like many other olfactory receptors, OR13C8 is a G-protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) with a 7-transmembrane domain structure, a common feature shared by many receptors responsible for recognizing and transmitting signals. The gene family for olfactory receptors is the largest in the human genome, and the naming system used for these genes and proteins is unique to humans.
This protein acts as an odorant receptor, playing a role in detecting and recognizing smells.
OR13C8 is also known as OR37H, OR9-10.
