Olfactory receptor family 10 subfamily AD member 1 (OR10AD1)

Olfactory receptor family 10 subfamily AD member 1 (abbreviated OR10AD1) is a member of the olfactory receptor family of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) responsible for the detection of odorant molecules in the nose[3][1][6]. These receptors initiate signal transduction pathways via G proteins, leading to a neuronal response and ultimately the perception of smell[3][1]. Olfactory receptors share a characteristic seven-transmembrane domain structure with many neurotransmitter and hormone receptors[3][1][6][7]. The gene encoding OR10AD1 is located on chromosome 12 in humans (HGNC:14819, Entrez Gene: 121275) and is classified as protein coding, although some database entries note pseudogene status or probability, which reflects historical challenges in olfactory gene annotation[4][2]. The olfactory receptor gene family is among the largest in the human genome, with thousands of related members[3][1]. No known disease associations, drug interactions, or clinical biomarkers have been reported for OR10AD1, and it is not considered a therapeutic target in the context of drug discovery[3][1][6].

Other names

OR10AD1POR12-1HsOR12.3.1olfactory receptor 10AD1olfactory receptor OR12-1