Target Name: OR14C36
NCBI ID: G127066
Other Name(s): olfactory receptor, family 5, subfamily BF, member 1 | Olfactory receptor OR1-59 | Olfactory receptor, family 5, subfamily BF, member 1 | OR5BF1 | Olfactory receptor 5BF1 | O14CZ_HUMAN | Olfactory receptor 14C36 | Olfactory receptor family 14 subfamily C member 36 | olfactory receptor family 14 subfamily C member 36 | olfactory receptor OR1-59 | olfactory receptor 5BF1

OR14C36: A Potential Drug Target and Biomarker

OR14C36 is a member of the Olfactory Receptor (OR) family, which plays a crucial role in the sense of smell. OR14C36 is a G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR), which means it is a transmembrane protein that is involved in cell-cell signaling. OR14C36 is expressed in the vomiting pharyngeal area (VPA) of the olfactory system, which is responsible for the first stage of the sense of smell.

The Olfactory System

The olfactory system is responsible for the sense of smell. It consists of the sensory neurons, which are located in the VPA of the olfactory system, and the brain, which processes the information that the sensory neurons transmit. The olfactory system is involved in the perception of a wide range of scents, including odors, flavors, and textures.

OR14C36: A Key Component of the Olfactory System

OR14C36 is a key component of the olfactory system. It is expressed in the VPA of the olfactory system and is involved in the development and maintenance of the sense of smell. OR14C36 is a GPCR, which means it is a transmembrane protein that is involved in cell-cell signaling. GPCRs are a type of receptor that is involved in the regulation of cellular processes, including cell growth, differentiation, and signaling.

OR14C36: A Potential Drug Target

OR14C36 has been identified as a potential drug target for the treatment of various psychiatric and neurological disorders, including anxiety, depression, and schizophrenia. This is because GPCRs are often involved in the regulation of psychiatric and neurological disorders, and changes in the levels of GPCRs in the brain can contribute to the development and progression of these disorders.

OR14C36: A Potential Biomarker

OR14C36 has also been identified as a potential biomarker for various psychiatric and neurological disorders. This is because changes in the levels of OR14C36 in the brain can be detected using techniques such as immunohistochemistry, which involves the use of antibodies to detect specific protein markers in the brain. Studies have shown that changes in the levels of OR14C36 in the brain can be associated with the development and progression of psychiatric and neurological disorders.

Conclusion

OR14C36 is a member of the Olfactory Receptor (OR) family and is involved in the sense of smell. It is a GPCR and is expressed in the VPA of the olfactory system. OR14C36 has been identified as a potential drug target and biomarker for the treatment of various psychiatric and neurological disorders. Further research is needed to fully understand the role of OR14C36 in the olfactory system and its potential as a drug target and biomarker.

Protein Name: Olfactory Receptor Family 14 Subfamily C Member 36

Functions: Odorant receptor

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