OR2T6
OR2T6 (Olfactory Receptor Family 2 Subfamily T Member 6) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the OR2T6 gene. This protein is part of the olfactory receptor family, which is involved in the detection of smell.
Function[edit | edit source]
The OR2T6 protein is a member of the olfactory receptor family of G protein-coupled receptors. These receptors are located in the olfactory epithelium in the nose and are responsible for the detection of odorants. Each olfactory receptor gene is expressed in a small subset of olfactory receptor neurons, allowing for a large repertoire of odorant detection.
Gene[edit | edit source]
The OR2T6 gene is located on chromosome 1 (1q44). It spans approximately 1 kilobase and consists of a single coding exon. The gene is part of a cluster of olfactory receptor genes on chromosome 1.
Clinical significance[edit | edit source]
While the specific role of OR2T6 in disease is not well understood, olfactory receptors in general have been implicated in a variety of diseases, including Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, and certain types of cancer.
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