OR2AK2
Description
The OR2AK2 (olfactory receptor family 2 subfamily AK member 2) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 1.
The OR2AK2 gene is responsible for producing the olfactory receptor 2AK2 protein in humans. Olfactory receptors are crucial for our sense of smell, as they interact with odorant molecules in the nose to initiate a neuronal response that triggers the perception of a smell. This protein is part of a vast family of G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), which all share a common structure with seven transmembrane domains. These receptors are essential for recognizing and transmitting odorant signals through G proteins, ultimately leading to our perception of different smells. The olfactory receptor gene family is the largest in the human genome, showcasing its importance in our olfactory system.
This protein acts as an odorant receptor, playing a crucial role in detecting and recognizing specific odor molecules. It triggers a chain reaction in nerve cells, ultimately leading to the perception of smell.
OR2AK2 is also known as OR1-47, OR2AK1P.
