OR13C2

OR13C2 is a gene that encodes a protein in humans. It is also known as Olfactory Receptor, Family 13, Subfamily C, Member 2. This gene is part of the olfactory receptor family, which is the largest gene family in the genome. The olfactory receptors are G protein-coupled receptors that are involved in the detection of smell.

Function

The OR13C2 gene is a member of the olfactory receptor genes family. Olfactory receptors 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.

Expression

OR13C2 is expressed in the olfactory epithelium, where it is involved in the detection of odorants. The specific function of this protein has not yet been determined; however, it may play a role in the recognition and discrimination of different smells.

Clinical Significance

While the specific clinical significance of OR13C2 is not yet fully understood, mutations in olfactory receptor genes, including OR13C2, have been associated with various diseases and conditions. For example, a decreased sense of smell (anosmia) can be caused by mutations in olfactory receptor genes.

See Also

• Olfactory receptor
• Anosmia
• G protein-coupled receptor