OR10R2

OR10R2 is a gene that encodes a protein in humans. It is also known as olfactory receptor 10R2. Olfactory receptors olfactory receptor interact with odorant molecules in the nose, to initiate a neuronal response that triggers the perception of a smell. The olfactory receptor proteins are members of a large family of G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCR) arising from single coding-exon genes.

Function

The OR10R2 gene is a part of the olfactory receptor family olfactory receptor family, which is involved in the detection of smell. The family is a member of the G protein-coupled receptor superfamily G protein-coupled receptor. The receptors in this family are characterized by their seven transmembrane domains and are typically located in the olfactory epithelium.

The OR10R2 gene encodes a protein that is thought to be involved in the detection of specific odorants. The exact function of this gene is not yet fully understood, but it is believed to play a crucial role in our sense of smell.

Structure

The OR10R2 gene is located on chromosome 1 chromosome 1, specifically on the long (q) arm at position 23.2. The gene spans approximately 1 kilobase and consists of a single coding exon. The encoded protein is a member of the olfactory receptor family and is composed of 312 amino acids.

Clinical Significance

While the exact role of OR10R2 in disease is not yet fully understood, it is thought that mutations in this gene could potentially affect the sense of smell. Further research is needed to fully understand the clinical significance of this gene.

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Location of the OR10R2 gene on human chromosome 1.

See Also

• Olfactory receptor
• G protein-coupled receptor
• Chromosome 1