OR56A1

Description

The OR56A1 (olfactory receptor family 56 subfamily A member 1) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 11.

OR56A1 is a gene that encodes a protein called olfactory receptor 56A1. This protein is part of a large family of G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) that are responsible for our sense of smell. They interact with odor molecules in the nose, initiating a signal that leads to the perception of a smell. OR56A1, like other olfactory receptors, has a 7-transmembrane domain structure, similar to many neurotransmitter and hormone receptors. The OR56A1 gene is part of the largest gene family in the human genome, which contains many genes responsible for encoding olfactory receptors.

OR56A1 is an odorant receptor, which means it's responsible for recognizing and responding to smells. This happens when odor molecules bind to OR56A1, triggering a signal that our brains interpret as a specific scent.

OR56A1 is also known as OR11-75.

Associated Diseases

WES Whole Exome Sequencing