Olfactory receptor family 2 subfamily ag member 2

Olfactory receptor family 2 subfamily ag member 2 (OR2AG2) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the OR2AG2 gene. This protein is a member of the olfactory receptor family, which is the largest gene family in the genome. Olfactory receptors are G protein-coupled receptors that are involved in the detection of smell.

Function

The OR2AG2 protein is an olfactory receptor. 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.

Gene

The OR2AG2 gene is located on chromosome 11 (11q11). It spans approximately 1 kilobase and contains one exon. The OR2AG2 gene is a member of the olfactory receptor gene family, which is the largest gene family in the genome.

Clinical significance

While the specific clinical significance of OR2AG2 is not yet fully understood, olfactory receptors in general play a crucial role in the sense of smell. Disruptions in the function of these receptors can lead to anosmia, or the inability to perceive odor.

See also

• Olfactory receptor
• Olfactory system
• Anosmia

External links

• OR2AG2 at the National Center for Biotechnology Information

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