OR13C9: Understanding The Olfactory System's Protein (G286362)
OR13C9: Understanding The Olfactory System's Protein
Olfactory receptor 13C9 (OR13C9) is a protein that is expressed in the olfactory system of the human body, which is responsible for sensing and identifying odors. OR13C9 protein is composed of a single polypeptide chain, consisting of 13 amino acids. Its molecular weight is approximately 4.3 kDa. The OR13C9 protein is expressed in the olfactory epithelial cells of humans and other primates.
OR13C9 protein plays an important role in humans. It is closely related to olfactory perception and cognitive processes. Studies have shown that the expression pattern of OR13C9 protein in the human olfactory cortex is positively correlated with olfactory perception ability. In addition, the OR13C9 protein is also related to olfactory memory and emotional responses.
In recent years, researchers have conducted in-depth studies on the structure and function of OR13C9 protein. They found that the OR13C9 protein has a short 伪-helix and a 尾-sheet. In addition, the OR13C9 protein also has a twisted 尾 coil, giving it high flexibility. These structural features enable the OR13C9 protein to interact with the surrounding environment and participate in odor perception and cognitive processes.
In addition, the researchers also discovered that the OR13C9 protein has potential applications in disease treatment. Some studies have shown that the OR13C9 protein may be a potential drug target for the treatment of various neurological diseases, such as depression, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson's disease. In addition, the OR13C9 protein may also be a biomarker for detecting the health of the nervous system.
However, it is still unclear whether the structure and function of OR13C9 protein have been fully understood and revealed. Future research will continue to delve into the structure and function of the OR13C9 protein to better understand its role in neurological diseases and provide important clues for the development of new drugs to treat these diseases.
Protein Name: Olfactory Receptor Family 13 Subfamily C Member 9
Functions: Odorant receptor
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