OR2B11
Description
The OR2B11 (olfactory receptor family 2 subfamily B member 11) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 1.
The OR2B11 gene encodes a protein called olfactory receptor 2B11. This protein is one of many olfactory receptors in humans. Olfactory receptors are responsible for our sense of smell. They are located in the nose and interact with odorant molecules. This interaction triggers a signal in the nervous system that results in the perception of a smell. Olfactory receptors are part of a large family of proteins called G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs). All GPCRs have a similar structure, with seven transmembrane domains. GPCRs are involved in many different cellular processes, including signal transduction, hormone regulation, and neurotransmission. The OR2B11 gene is one of hundreds of olfactory receptor genes in the human genome. This gene family is the largest in the genome.
This receptor is responsible for detecting and responding to odor molecules, triggering the perception of smell.
OR2B11 is also known as -.
