Olfactory receptor 2T8 (OR2T8)

Olfactory receptor 2T8 is a member of the olfactory receptor family, classified as a G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) that recognizes odorant molecules in the nose and transduces signals via G proteins to initiate a neuronal response, ultimately leading to the perception of smell. The olfactory receptor family is the largest gene family in the human genome, and their proteins share the canonical seven-transmembrane domain structure with other neurotransmitter and hormone receptors. OR2T8 is annotated as a pseudogene in some sources, suggesting it may not be functional as a protein-coding gene[5]. There are no known disease associations, drug interactions, or therapeutic targeting for this specific receptor.

Other names

OR2T8OR2T8POlfactory receptor family 2 subfamily T member 8olfactory receptor 2T8olfactory receptor, family 2, subfamily T, member 8 pseudogene