Olfactory receptor family 56 subfamily A member 3 (OR56A3)

Olfactory receptor family 56 subfamily A member 3 (OR56A3) is a protein coding gene and part of the large olfactory receptor (OR) family, which encodes G protein-coupled receptors responsible for odor recognition in the nasal olfactory epithelium[1][2][4]. These receptors feature a canonical seven-transmembrane domain architecture and mediate neuronal responses to odorants by triggering G protein-mediated signal transduction pathways[1][2]. Olfactory receptors are among the largest gene families in the human genome and are typically expressed in olfactory sensory neurons, although some may be expressed in other tissues[4]. Although OR56A3's specific ligands and roles beyond olfaction are not well characterized, the olfactory receptor family overall is increasingly recognized for potential roles outside traditional smell perception, including in other tissues, but has not been directly linked to major therapeutic or biomarker roles at present[2][4].

Other names

Olfactory receptor 56A3OR56A3OR56A3POR56A6Olfactory receptor 56A6OR56A2Polfactory receptor 56A3olfactory receptor 56A6olfactory receptor OR11-51olfactory receptor, family 56, subfamily A, member 2 pseudogeneolfactory receptor, family 56, subfamily A, member 3 pseudogeneolfactory receptor, family 56, subfamily A, member 6