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'''OR51E2 | == OR51E2 == | ||
[[File:OR51E2.png|thumb|right|Diagram of the OR51E2 receptor structure]] | |||
'''OR51E2''' is a [[protein]] that in humans is encoded by the '''OR51E2''' [[gene]]. This protein is a member of the [[olfactory receptor]] family, which is responsible for the detection of odor molecules. Olfactory receptors are a type of [[G protein-coupled receptor]] (GPCR), which are involved in various signal transduction pathways. | |||
== Structure == | |||
OR51E2, like other olfactory receptors, has a characteristic structure that includes seven transmembrane [[alpha helices]]. These helices span the [[cell membrane]], allowing the receptor to interact with odorant molecules outside the cell and initiate a signal transduction cascade inside the cell. | |||
== Function == | == Function == | ||
The primary function of OR51E2 is to detect specific odorant molecules and initiate a neuronal response that results in the perception of smell. This receptor is expressed in the [[olfactory epithelium]], a specialized tissue inside the nasal cavity. When an odorant binds to OR51E2, it activates the associated G protein, which then triggers a series of intracellular events leading to the generation of an [[action potential]] in the olfactory sensory neuron. | |||
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== Expression == | |||
OR51E2 is predominantly expressed in the olfactory epithelium, but it has also been found in other tissues, suggesting potential roles beyond olfaction. The expression of OR51E2 in non-olfactory tissues is an area of active research, as it may be involved in various physiological processes. | |||
== Related pages == | |||
* [[Olfactory receptor]] | * [[Olfactory receptor]] | ||
* [[G protein-coupled receptor]] | * [[G protein-coupled receptor]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Signal transduction]] | ||
* [[Olfactory system]] | |||
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[[Category:Olfactory receptors]] | [[Category:Olfactory receptors]] | ||
Latest revision as of 03:43, 13 February 2025
OR51E2[edit]
OR51E2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the OR51E2 gene. This protein is a member of the olfactory receptor family, which is responsible for the detection of odor molecules. Olfactory receptors are a type of G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR), which are involved in various signal transduction pathways.
Structure[edit]
OR51E2, like other olfactory receptors, has a characteristic structure that includes seven transmembrane alpha helices. These helices span the cell membrane, allowing the receptor to interact with odorant molecules outside the cell and initiate a signal transduction cascade inside the cell.
Function[edit]
The primary function of OR51E2 is to detect specific odorant molecules and initiate a neuronal response that results in the perception of smell. This receptor is expressed in the olfactory epithelium, a specialized tissue inside the nasal cavity. When an odorant binds to OR51E2, it activates the associated G protein, which then triggers a series of intracellular events leading to the generation of an action potential in the olfactory sensory neuron.
Expression[edit]
OR51E2 is predominantly expressed in the olfactory epithelium, but it has also been found in other tissues, suggesting potential roles beyond olfaction. The expression of OR51E2 in non-olfactory tissues is an area of active research, as it may be involved in various physiological processes.
