OR5AS1
Description
The OR5AS1 (olfactory receptor family 5 subfamily AS member 1) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 11.
Olfactory receptor 5AS1 is a protein encoded by the OR5AS1 gene in humans. It plays a role in the sense of smell by interacting with odorant molecules in the nose and triggering a neuronal response. This protein belongs to a large family of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) that share a 7-transmembrane domain structure. They are responsible for recognizing and transmitting odorant signals via G proteins. The olfactory receptor gene family is the largest in the human genome, and the nomenclature used for these genes and proteins is independent of other organisms.
Odorant receptor.
OR5AS1 is also known as OR11-168.
