OR1-39: Proteins and Enzymes

The OR1-39 (OR14K10) gene encodes a 314 amino acid long, 34 kDA olfactory receptor 14K1 that interacts with odorant molecules in the nose. When doing so, it promotes a neuronal response that encourages the perception of smell. This receptor is a member of the G-protein-coupled receptors arising from single coding-exon genes. This gene participates in olfactory transduction and downstream signaling by GPCR. OR4F16 has been linked to neuronitis.