OR4F4
Description
The OR4F4 (olfactory receptor family 4 subfamily F member 4) is a pseudo gene located on chromosome 15.
OR4F4, the human olfactory receptor 4F4, is a protein encoded by the OR4F4 gene. Olfactory receptors play a critical role in our sense of smell. They interact with odor molecules in the nose, triggering a neuronal response that leads to the perception of a specific scent. OR4F4, like other olfactory receptors, belongs to the large family of G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) which are characterized by their 7-transmembrane domain structure. This structure is also shared by many neurotransmitter and hormone receptors. Olfactory receptors are crucial for the recognition and transduction of odorant signals through G protein-mediated pathways. Notably, the olfactory receptor gene family is the largest in the human genome. The naming convention for olfactory receptors is unique to each organism and does not correspond to the naming used in other organisms.
OR4F4 is an odorant receptor, a type of protein that binds to odor molecules in the nose and triggers the perception of smell.
OR4F4 is also known as OLA-7501, OR4F18.
