OR1L6
Description
The OR1L6 (olfactory receptor family 1 subfamily L member 6) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 9.
OR1L6 is a gene in humans that encodes for the olfactory receptor 1L6 protein. Olfactory receptors play a crucial role in our sense of smell by interacting with odor molecules in the nose. This interaction triggers a neuronal response that we perceive as a smell. These receptors belong to a large family of G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) and are characterized by their 7-transmembrane domain structure, similar to many other neurotransmitter and hormone receptors. They are responsible for recognizing and transmitting odor signals via G proteins. The olfactory receptor gene family is the largest in the human genome, and its nomenclature is independent of other organisms.
Odorant receptor.
OR1L6 is also known as HG16, OR1K1, OR1L7, OR9-30.
