OR6Y1

OR6Y1 is a gene that encodes a protein in humans. It is also known as olfactory receptor family 6 subfamily Y member 1. The olfactory receptor proteins are members of a large family of G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCR) arising from single coding-exon genes.

Function

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.

Gene

The OR6Y1 gene is located on chromosome 1, specifically on the long (q) arm of the chromosome at position 23.2, from base pair 160,541,966 to base pair 160,543,009.

Clinical significance

While the specific clinical significance of OR6Y1 is not yet fully understood, olfactory receptors in general are known to play a significant role in the olfactory system, the bodily system responsible for the sense of smell. Mutations in olfactory receptor genes can potentially lead to disorders of the olfactory system.

See also

• Olfactory receptor
• G protein-coupled receptor
• Chromosome 1