OR4K15
Description
The OR4K15 (olfactory receptor family 4 subfamily K member 15) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 14.
Olfactory receptor 4K15 is a protein that is encoded by the OR4K15 gene in humans. It's involved in detecting smells by interacting with odorant molecules in the nose. This interaction triggers a neuronal response, leading to our perception of smell. Olfactory receptors belong to a large family of G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) that are encoded by single-exon genes. These receptors share a common 7-transmembrane domain structure with many other receptors for neurotransmitters and hormones. They play a critical role in recognizing and transmitting odorant signals through G protein-mediated transduction. The olfactory receptor gene family is the largest in the human genome. The naming system used for olfactory receptor genes and proteins in humans is independent of other organisms.
Odorant receptor.
OR4K15 is also known as OR14-20, OR4K15Q.
