OR2B11

OR2B11

Symbol	OR2B11
HGNC ID	14857
Alternative symbols	–
Entrez Gene	–
OMIM	–
RefSeq	–
UniProt	–
Chromosome	6q23
Locus supplementary data	–

OR2B11 is a gene that encodes a member of the olfactory receptor family of proteins. These proteins are involved in the detection of odor molecules and are part of the G-protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) superfamily. Olfactory receptors are responsible for the sense of smell (olfaction) and are located in the olfactory epithelium of the nasal cavity.

Function

Olfactory receptors, such as OR2B11, interact with odorant molecules in the nose to initiate a neuronal response that triggers the perception of a smell. The olfactory receptor proteins 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.

Gene family

The olfactory receptor gene family is the largest in the human genome. The nomenclature assigned to the olfactory receptor genes and proteins for this organism is independent of other organisms.

Location

The OR2B11 gene is located on the long arm (q) of chromosome 6 at position 23.

See also

• Olfactory receptor
• G-protein-coupled receptor
• Olfaction

External links

• OR2B11 Gene - NCBI
• OR2B11 Gene - GeneCards