OR2T11
Description
The OR2T11 (olfactory receptor family 2 subfamily T member 11) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 1.
The OR2T11 gene encodes a protein called olfactory receptor 2T11, which is involved in smell perception. Olfactory receptors are a large family of proteins that bind to odorant molecules in the nose, triggering a signal that is perceived as a smell. OR2T11, like other olfactory receptors, is a G-protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) with a 7-transmembrane domain structure. GPCRs are responsible for recognizing and transmitting signals from odorant molecules to the nervous system. The OR2T11 gene is part of the largest gene family in the human genome, which encodes a vast array of olfactory receptors that allow us to detect a wide range of smells. The OR2T11 protein has been shown to respond to several sulfur-containing compounds, including tert-Butylthiol, Ethanethiol, 2-Propenethiol (allyl mercaptan), and Thietane. The response to these compounds is enhanced by the presence of ionic copper.
Odorant receptor.
OR2T11 is also known as OR2T11Q.
