OR5H6

OR5H6 is a gene that encodes a protein in humans. The protein is a member of the olfactory receptor family, which is involved in the detection of smell.

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 OR5H6 is not well understood, mutations in olfactory receptor genes, including OR5H6, have been associated with anosmia, the inability to perceive smell. Further research is needed to determine the specific role of OR5H6 in olfaction and potential links to disease.

See also

• Olfactory receptor
• Anosmia
• G protein-coupled receptor

External links

• OR5H6 at NCBI