Olfactory receptor family 5 subfamily T member 1 (OR5T1)

Olfactory receptor family 5 subfamily T member 1 (OR5T1) is a member of the olfactory receptor family, which comprises G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) responsible for detecting odorant molecules in the nasal epithelium and initiating neuronal responses that lead to the perception of smell. OR5T1 shares the typical seven-transmembrane domain architecture with other GPCRs and is encoded by a single-exon gene. While OR5T1 is cataloged in protein and gene databases as a functional receptor, there is limited experimental evidence about its specific odorant ligands and physiological role compared to other olfactory receptors. OR5T1 does not have documented involvement in human disease, clinical drug targeting, or recognized biomarker status. Notes on nomenclature and context: - The "pseudogene" designation (OR5T1P) was previously used but is not considered canonical for the currently recognized protein-coding gene. - OR5T1 follows human olfactory receptor nomenclature conventions, and its classification as a GPCR is based on sequence and predicted structure, not direct pharmacological targeting or disease relevance.

Other names

Olfactory receptor 5T1OR5T1OR5T1POlfactory receptor OR11-179OR11-179Family 5, subfamily T, member 1Olfactory receptor, family 5, subfamily T, member 1 pseudogene

Not applicable, since there are no known drugs targeting this receptor. For olfactory receptors generally, mechanism involves G protein-mediated signal transduction upon odorant binding