OR4C12
Description
The OR4C12 (olfactory receptor family 4 subfamily C member 12) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 11.
OR4C12 is a human gene that encodes a protein called olfactory receptor 4C12. This protein is involved in the sense of smell, specifically in detecting and responding to odorant molecules. It belongs to a large family of G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), which are responsible for recognizing and transmitting signals from various molecules, including neurotransmitters and hormones. The OR4C12 protein, like other olfactory receptors, has a 7-transmembrane domain structure, a common feature of GPCRs. The olfactory receptor gene family is the largest in the human genome, with many genes encoding distinct receptors that respond to different odorant molecules.
Odorant receptor.
OR4C12 is also known as OR11-259.
