OR10S1

OR10S1 is a gene that encodes a protein in humans. It is also known as Olfactory Receptor Family 10 Subfamily S Member 1.

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. The nomenclature assigned to the olfactory receptor genes and proteins for this organism is independent of other organisms.

Clinical significance

Variations in this gene have been associated with differences in olfactory perception such as sensitivity to certain smells.

See also

• Olfactory receptor
• G protein-coupled receptor

References

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External links

• GeneNames.org: OR10S1
• NCBI Gene: OR10S1

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