OR51L1

OR51L1 is a gene that encodes a protein in humans. It is also known as Olfactory Receptor Family 51 Subfamily L Member 1. This gene is part of the olfactory receptor family, which is the largest gene family in the genome. The olfactory receptors interact with odorant molecules in the nose to initiate a neuronal response that triggers the perception of a smell.

Function

The OR51L1 gene provides instructions for making a protein that is part of a large family of olfactory receptors. These receptors detect odorant molecules and are responsible for our sense of smell. The protein produced from the OR51L1 gene is found in the olfactory epithelium, which is a specialized tissue inside the nose that gets exposed to air.

Clinical significance

While the exact function of the OR51L1 gene is not fully understood, it is believed to play a role in the detection of certain smells. Mutations in this gene could potentially affect a person's sense of smell. However, more research is needed to understand the clinical significance of this gene.

See also

• Olfactory receptor
• Olfactory system
• Olfactory epithelium

External links

• OR51L1 at NCBI
• OR51L1 at GeneCards