OR51D1
Description
The OR51D1 (olfactory receptor family 51 subfamily D member 1) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 11.
The OR51D1 gene encodes for a protein called olfactory receptor 51D1, which is involved in the sense of smell. It belongs to a large family of G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) responsible for detecting odorant molecules in the nose. This interaction triggers a neuronal response leading to the perception of a smell. The OR51D1 gene, like other olfactory receptor genes, has a single coding exon and its structure consists of 7 transmembrane domains, which is typical of many neurotransmitter and hormone receptors.
This protein functions as an odorant receptor, playing a role in the detection and perception of smells.
OR51D1 is also known as OR11-14, OR51D1Q.
