OR51I2
Description
The OR51I2 (olfactory receptor family 51 subfamily I member 2) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 11.
The OR51I2 gene encodes a protein known as olfactory receptor 51I2. This protein, along with other olfactory receptors, plays a crucial role in our sense of smell. It interacts with odor molecules in the nose, initiating a neuronal response that allows us to perceive smells. Olfactory receptors belong to a large family of G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) with a characteristic 7-transmembrane domain structure. This structure is shared with many other receptors involved in neurotransmitter and hormone signaling. Olfactory receptors are responsible for recognizing and transmitting odorant signals through G proteins. The olfactory receptor gene family is the largest in the human genome. The naming system for these genes and proteins is independent of other organisms.
This protein is involved in the detection of odor molecules, triggering the sense of smell.
OR51I2 is also known as OR11-38.
