VN1R2
VN1R2 is a gene that provides instructions for making a protein that is part of a family of proteins called olfactory receptors. These receptors are located on the surface of cells in the nose and are responsible for detecting smells. The VN1R2 protein is specifically involved in the detection of pheromones, which are chemicals that are released by animals and can affect the behavior or physiology of other animals of the same species.
Function[edit | edit source]
The VN1R2 protein is a member of the vomeronasal type-1 receptor family (VN1Rs). These receptors are found in the vomeronasal organ, a part of the olfactory system that is thought to be involved in detecting pheromones. The exact function of the VN1R2 protein is not well understood, but it is thought to play a role in the detection of certain types of pheromones.
Clinical significance[edit | edit source]
Mutations in the VN1R2 gene have not been associated with any human diseases. However, the function of the VN1R2 protein in pheromone detection suggests that it could potentially be involved in conditions related to social behavior or reproduction.
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External links[edit | edit source]
- VN1R2 at the National Center for Biotechnology Information
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