OR5C1
Description
The OR5C1 (olfactory receptor family 5 subfamily C member 1) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 9.
OR5C1 is a gene that codes for a protein called olfactory receptor 5C1. This protein is found in the nose and is responsible for detecting smells. It works by interacting with odorant molecules, which triggers a signal that is sent to the brain. This signal is then interpreted as a smell. OR5C1 is a member of a large family of proteins called G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs). These receptors are responsible for detecting a variety of stimuli, including light, hormones, and neurotransmitters. The olfactory receptor gene family is the largest in the genome, and each member of the family is responsible for detecting a specific set of odorants.
Odorant receptor.
OR5C1 is also known as OR5C2P, OR9-31, OR9-F.
