OR2Z1
Description
The OR2Z1 (olfactory receptor family 2 subfamily Z member 1) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 19.
The OR2Z1 gene in humans encodes a protein known as olfactory receptor 2Z1. Olfactory receptors play a crucial role in our sense of smell by interacting with odorant molecules in the nose. This interaction triggers a neuronal response, ultimately leading to our perception of different smells. OR2Z1, like other olfactory receptors, is a member of the large family of G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs). These receptors share a common seven-transmembrane domain structure with numerous neurotransmitter and hormone receptors. This structure is essential for their ability to recognize and transduce odorant signals via G proteins. The olfactory receptor gene family, of which OR2Z1 is a part, is the largest in the human genome. It is important to note that the naming system for these genes and proteins is independent of other organisms.
This gene encodes a protein that is part of a large family of G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) responsible for the detection of odorant molecules in the nose. These receptors initiate a neuronal response that leads to the perception of smell.
OR2Z1 is also known as OR19-4, OR2Z2.
