OR52A5
Description
The OR52A5 (olfactory receptor family 52 subfamily A member 5) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 11.
The OR52A5 gene encodes for a protein called Olfactory receptor 52A5, which plays a crucial role in our sense of smell. This protein interacts with odorant molecules in the nose, initiating a chain of events that eventually leads to the perception of a smell. OR52A5 belongs to a vast family of G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) involved in smell detection. These receptors have a unique 7-transmembrane domain structure, similar to many other receptors involved in neurotransmitter and hormone signaling. The OR52A5 gene is part of the largest gene family in the human genome, highlighting the complexity of our olfactory system.
Odorant receptor.
OR52A5 is also known as OR11-33.
