OR4K17
Description
The OR4K17 (olfactory receptor family 4 subfamily K member 17) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 14.
The OR4K17 gene encodes a protein called olfactory receptor 4K17. This protein is involved in the sense of smell by interacting with odorant molecules in the nose, triggering a signal that allows us to perceive smells. Olfactory receptors belong to a large family of G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), each encoded by a single gene. These receptors share a common structure with seven transmembrane domains and are responsible for recognizing and transmitting odorant signals through G proteins. The olfactory receptor gene family is the largest in the human genome, and its nomenclature is independent of other organisms.
Odorant receptor.
OR4K17 is also known as OR14-29.
