OR5M1
Description
The OR5M1 (olfactory receptor family 5 subfamily M member 1) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 11.
The OR5M1 gene in humans codes for the Olfactory receptor 5M1 protein. This protein plays a crucial role in the sense of smell by interacting with odorant molecules in the nose. This interaction triggers a neuronal response that allows us to perceive smells. OR5M1 is part of a large family of G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), each encoded by a single coding-exon gene. Like many neurotransmitter and hormone receptors, OR5M1 has a 7-transmembrane domain structure. This structure enables the recognition and transduction of odorant signals through G protein-mediated pathways. The olfactory receptor gene family is the largest in the human genome. Each organism has its unique naming system for its olfactory receptor genes and proteins.
Odorant receptor.
OR5M1 is also known as OR11-208, OST050.
