OR4N3P
Description
The OR4N3P (olfactory receptor family 4 subfamily N member 3 pseudogene) is a pseudo gene located on chromosome 15.
OR4N3P is a gene that encodes a protein involved in the sense of smell. It is classified as an olfactory receptor, which means it binds to odorant molecules in the environment and triggers a signal that is transmitted to the brain, allowing us to perceive smells.
OR4N3P, also known as olfactory receptor 4N3P, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the OR4N3P gene. This gene belongs to the large family of olfactory receptor genes and is responsible for detecting and responding to odorant molecules in the environment. OR4N3P is expressed in the olfactory epithelium, the specialized tissue in the nose that detects smells. The protein is a G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR), meaning it interacts with a G protein to initiate signaling pathways that ultimately lead to the perception of smell. The specific odorant molecules that OR4N3P recognizes are not yet fully characterized, but it is likely that the protein binds to a variety of volatile chemicals. The function of OR4N3P, like other olfactory receptors, is crucial for our ability to smell and experience the world around us.
OR4N3P is also known as OR15-2.
