OR6X1

OR6X1 is a gene that encodes a protein in humans. It is also known as olfactory receptor family 6 subfamily X member 1. The OR6X1 gene is part of the olfactory receptor gene family, which is the largest gene family in the genome. The family members are G-protein coupled receptors that respond to smell and taste stimuli and are divided into a main group, intermediate group, and several outlier groups.

Function

The OR6X1 gene is thought to have a role in the detection of odorants. Olfactory receptors interact with odorant molecules in the nose, to initiate a neuronal response that triggers the perception of a smell. The olfactory receptor proteins are members of a large family of G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCR) arising from single coding-exon genes.

Expression

The OR6X1 gene is predominantly expressed in the olfactory epithelium, a specialized tissue inside the nose that is involved in smell.

Clinical Significance

While the exact clinical significance of the OR6X1 gene is not fully understood, it is thought that variations in this gene may be associated with differences in individuals' sense of smell. Further research is needed to fully understand the potential implications of this gene in health and disease.

See Also

• Olfactory receptor
• Olfactory epithelium
• G-protein coupled receptors