OR8H2
Description
The OR8H2 (olfactory receptor family 8 subfamily H member 2) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 11.
OR8H2 is a gene that encodes a protein called olfactory receptor 8H2. This protein plays a crucial role in our sense of smell. It interacts with odorant molecules in the nose, triggering a signal that leads to the perception of a smell. This protein is a member of a large family of G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), which are responsible for recognizing and transmitting signals from odorants. The OR8H2 gene belongs to the olfactory receptor gene family, which is the largest family of genes in the human genome.
Odorant receptor.
OR8H2 is also known as OR11-171.
