Olfactory receptor family 10 subfamily T member 2 (OR10T2)

Olfactory receptor family 10 subfamily T member 2 (OR10T2) is a human protein encoded by the OR10T2 gene and functions as an olfactory receptor in the nasal epithelium[1][7][8]. OR10T2 is a member of the large family of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) that possess a characteristic seven-transmembrane domain structure shared with many neurotransmitter and hormone receptors[1][7]. These receptors are responsible for the initial interaction with odorant molecules, leading to a neuronal response and ultimately triggering the perception of smell through G protein-mediated transduction pathways[1][7][8]. Olfactory receptors represent the largest gene family in the human genome, and while primarily responsible for olfactory signaling, emerging evidence suggests some members may play a role in non-olfactory tissues and pathologies, but specific disease associations or drugs targeting OR10T2 are not currently established[5][7].

Other names

Olfactory receptor 10T2OR10T2Olfactory receptor OR1-3OR1-3olfactory receptor 10T2olfactory receptor OR1-3

G protein-mediated signal transduction via odorant binding