OR2A14

OR2A14 is a gene that encodes a protein in the olfactory receptor family. This family is a group of G protein-coupled receptors which are responsible for detecting odors and pheromones. The OR2A14 gene is part of the olfactory receptor gene family, which is the largest gene family in the genome.

Function

The olfactory receptor proteins are members of a large family of G-protein coupled receptors (GPCR) arising from single coding-exon genes. Olfactory receptors share a 7-transmembrane domain structure with many neurotransmitter and hormone receptors and are responsible for the recognition and G protein-mediated transduction of odorant signals. The olfactory receptor gene family is the largest in the genome. The nomenclature assigned to the olfactory receptor genes and proteins for this organism is independent of other organisms.

Clinical significance

While the specific function of OR2A14 is not fully understood, it is believed to play a role in the detection of odors. Mutations in this gene have been associated with a decrease in the ability to smell, a condition known as anosmia. Further research is needed to fully understand the role of OR2A14 in olfaction and potential implications in disease.

See also

• Olfactory receptor
• Anosmia
• G protein-coupled receptor