OR5D13

OR5D13 is a gene that encodes a protein in humans. It is also known as olfactory receptor family 5 subfamily D member 13. The olfactory receptor genes are the largest gene family in mammals. They are responsible for the detection of odor molecules and are expressed in the olfactory epithelium.

Function

The OR5D13 gene is part of the olfactory receptor gene family. These receptors are located on the surface of sensory neurons in the nose, where they detect odor molecules in the air and transmit this information to the brain. Each olfactory receptor gene encodes a unique protein that can recognize a specific odor molecule.

Structure

The OR5D13 protein is a member of the G protein-coupled receptor superfamily. This family of proteins has a characteristic structure with seven transmembrane domains. The specific structure of the OR5D13 protein allows it to bind to a specific odor molecule and trigger a signal transduction pathway in the neuron.

Clinical significance

While the specific clinical significance of OR5D13 is not yet fully understood, the olfactory receptor gene family as a whole is of great interest to researchers. Mutations in these genes can lead to a loss of smell, known as anosmia, and are also implicated in some neurological disorders.

See also

• Olfactory receptor
• Anosmia
• G protein-coupled receptor