OR1L3

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OR1L3 is a gene that encodes the olfactory receptor, family 1, subfamily L, member 3. 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[edit | edit source]

The OR1L3 gene provides instructions for making a protein that is involved in the detection of smell. This protein is found in the olfactory epithelium, which is a specialized tissue inside the nose that is involved in smell. The protein produced by the OR1L3 gene is a member of the olfactory receptor family, which are responsible for recognizing and binding to odor molecules.

Clinical significance[edit | edit source]

Mutations in the OR1L3 gene have been associated with a reduced ability to smell, a condition known as anosmia. In addition, variations in this gene have been linked to a heightened sensitivity to certain smells.

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