OR8G5
Description
The OR8G5 (olfactory receptor family 8 subfamily G member 5) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 11.
OR8G5 is a protein found in humans that is encoded by the OR8G5 gene. OR8G5 is an olfactory receptor, which means it interacts with odorant molecules in the nose to trigger a neuronal response and ultimately the perception of a smell. These receptors belong to a large family of G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) and are characterized by a 7-transmembrane domain structure. The olfactory receptor gene family is the largest in the human genome, and each receptor is encoded by a single coding-exon gene. The nomenclature used for these genes and proteins is independent of other organisms.
OR8G5 is an odorant receptor protein that interacts with odor molecules in the nose. It triggers a neuronal response which ultimately leads to the perception of a smell.
OR8G5 is also known as OR11-298, OR8G5P, OR8G6.
