OR2T6

OR2T6 (Olfactory Receptor Family 2 Subfamily T Member 6) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the OR2T6 gene. This protein is part of the olfactory receptor family, which is involved in the detection of smell.

Function

The OR2T6 protein is a member of the olfactory receptor family of G protein-coupled receptors. These receptors are located in the olfactory epithelium in the nose and are responsible for the detection of odorants. Each olfactory receptor gene is expressed in a small subset of olfactory receptor neurons, allowing for a large repertoire of odorant detection.

Gene

The OR2T6 gene is located on chromosome 1 (1q44). It spans approximately 1 kilobase and consists of a single coding exon. The gene is part of a cluster of olfactory receptor genes on chromosome 1.

Clinical significance

While the specific role of OR2T6 in disease is not well understood, olfactory receptors in general have been implicated in a variety of diseases, including Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, and certain types of cancer.

See also

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

References

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