OR51L1
Description
The OR51L1 (olfactory receptor family 51 subfamily L member 1) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 11.
The OR51L1 gene encodes for a protein called Olfactory receptor 51L1. This protein is involved in our sense of smell. It interacts with odorant molecules in the nose, triggering a response that allows us to perceive smells. This protein is part of a large family of G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), which are characterized by their seven-transmembrane domain structure. This family of genes is responsible for recognizing and transmitting odorant signals through G proteins. The OR51L1 gene is part of the olfactory receptor gene family, which is the largest gene family in the human genome. This gene's nomenclature is independent of other organisms.
This protein is an odorant receptor, a type of G-protein-coupled receptor responsible for detecting and transmitting odorant signals.
OR51L1 is also known as OR11-31.
