OR52N5
Description
The OR52N5 (olfactory receptor family 52 subfamily N member 5) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 11.
The OR52N5 gene in humans produces a protein called Olfactory receptor 52N5. This protein is part of a large family of G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) that play a crucial role in our sense of smell. These receptors interact with odor molecules in the nose, initiating a chain reaction that ultimately leads to the perception of a specific smell. The OR52N5 gene, like many others in this family, has a single coding exon and a 7-transmembrane domain structure, which is common among receptors for neurotransmitters and hormones. The vast olfactory receptor gene family is the largest in the human genome, with each gene contributing to our ability to distinguish a wide range of scents.
This protein acts as an odorant receptor, involved in the detection of smells.
OR52N5 is also known as OR11-62, OR52N5Q.
