OR56B1
Description
The OR56B1 (olfactory receptor family 56 subfamily B member 1) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 11.
The OR56B1 gene in humans codes for a protein called Olfactory receptor 56B1. This protein plays a crucial role in our sense of smell. It interacts with odorant molecules in the nose, initiating a signal that triggers the perception of a smell. Olfactory receptor proteins are part of a large family of G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), which are responsible for recognizing and transmitting odorant signals. The OR56B1 gene is one of many genes that contribute to our vast olfactory repertoire.
This protein is involved in the sense of smell. It recognizes odorant molecules and triggers a signal that leads to the perception of a smell.
OR56B1 is also known as OR11-65, OR56B1P.
