OR56A5
Description
The OR56A5 (olfactory receptor family 56 subfamily A member 5) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 11.
This gene encodes a protein that is a member of the large family of olfactory receptors, a class of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) responsible for the detection of odorants. The olfactory receptor proteins are highly diverse, with each member of the family thought to recognize a limited range of odorants. These receptors are thought to be responsible for the perception of a wide variety of smells.
OR56A5 is also known as OR56A5P.
