OR8A1
Description
The OR8A1 (olfactory receptor family 8 subfamily A member 1) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 11.
Olfactory receptor 8A1 is a protein encoded by the OR8A1 gene in humans. It plays a crucial role in smell perception by interacting with odorant molecules in the nose, triggering a neuronal response. Olfactory receptor proteins are a large family of G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) with a 7-transmembrane domain structure, similar to many neurotransmitter and hormone receptors. They are responsible for recognizing odorants and initiating signal transduction through G proteins. The olfactory receptor gene family is the largest in the human genome. The nomenclature used for olfactory receptor genes and proteins is specific to humans and is not dependent on other organisms.
Odorant receptor.
OR8A1 is also known as OR11-318, OST025.
