OR4A47
Description
The OR4A47 (olfactory receptor family 4 subfamily A member 47) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 11.
The OR4A47 gene encodes a protein called olfactory receptor 4A47. This protein is responsible for detecting smells in humans. It works by interacting with odorant molecules in the nose and triggering a neuronal response that leads to the perception of a smell. OR4A47 is part of a large family of proteins called G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), which are involved in various biological processes. These receptors share a common structure with seven transmembrane domains. The olfactory receptor gene family is the largest in the human genome and plays a crucial role in our sense of smell.
Odorant receptor.
OR4A47 is also known as OR11-113.
