OR56B4
Description
The OR56B4 (olfactory receptor family 56 subfamily B member 4) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 11.
Olfactory receptor 56B4 is a protein encoded by the OR56B4 gene in humans. It plays a crucial role in the sense of smell by interacting with odorant molecules in the nose. This interaction triggers a neuronal response, ultimately leading to the perception of a specific smell. Olfactory receptors belong to a large family of G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), each arising from a single coding-exon gene. Like many neurotransmitter and hormone receptors, olfactory receptors share a 7-transmembrane domain structure. They are responsible for recognizing and transducing odorant signals through G protein-mediated pathways. Notably, the olfactory receptor gene family is the largest in the human genome. The nomenclature assigned to these genes and proteins is independent of other organisms.
Odorant receptor.
OR56B4 is also known as OR11-67.
