Olfactory receptor family 2 subfamily V member 2 (OR2V2)

Olfactory receptor family 2 subfamily V member 2 (OR2V2) is a G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) expressed in the olfactory epithelium where it binds specific odorant molecules in the nose, initiating neuronal signaling that leads to the perception of smells. OR2V2 shares a seven-transmembrane domain typical of GPCRs and is part of a large gene family unique to each species. Its physiological role is limited to olfaction, with each olfactory receptor generally recognizing a subset of odorant molecules. There are no known associations with disease processes or therapeutic drug interactions; its primary function is sensory.

Other names

OR2V3OST713Olfactory receptor 2V3Olfactory receptor OR5-3olfactory receptor, family 2, subfamily V, member 3

Binding of odorant (small volatile molecule) to extracellular domain activates G protein–coupled signaling, initiating neuronal odor responses