OR1S1

OR1S1 is a gene that encodes a protein in humans. This gene is also known as Olfactory Receptor, Family 1, Subfamily S, Member 1. The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the olfactory receptor family, which is a group of proteins that play a role in odor detection.

Function

The olfactory receptor proteins are members of a large family of G-protein coupled receptors (GPCR) arising from single coding-exon genes. 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.

Clinical significance

The specific function of this protein, as with other olfactory receptors, is thought to be involved in olfactory perception. Mutations in this gene have been associated with various diseases, including olfactory dysfunction. However, further research is needed to fully understand the clinical significance of this gene.

See also

• Olfactory receptor
• G protein-coupled receptor
• Olfactory system

References

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External links

• OR1S1 at NCBI
• OR1S1 at GeneCards

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