OR3A2
Description
The OR3A2 (olfactory receptor family 3 subfamily A member 2) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 17.
OR3A2, or olfactory receptor 3A2, is a protein found in humans. It's encoded by the OR3A2 gene. Olfactory receptors play a crucial role in our sense of smell. They bind to odorant molecules in the nose, initiating a chain of events that leads to the perception of a smell. This protein belongs to a vast family of G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), which are all characterized by a 7-transmembrane domain structure. These receptors are similar to many neurotransmitter and hormone receptors. OR3A2 is responsible for recognizing and transmitting odorant signals. The olfactory receptor gene family is the largest in the human genome and is named independently from other organisms.
OR3A2, also known as olfactory receptor 3A2, is a protein that detects odorant molecules in the nose. This detection triggers a signal that ultimately leads to our perception of smell.
OR3A2 is also known as OLFRA04, OR17-14, OR17-228, OR228.
