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Glossary Olfactory Receptor

specialized protein in the nose that detects odors

An olfactory receptor (OR) is a specialized protein found in the sensory neurons of the nose that detects odor molecules. When an odor molecule binds to an olfactory receptor, it triggers a signal that is sent to the brain, allowing us to perceive and identify different smells. These receptors are part of a large family of G-protein-coupled receptors and are crucial for the sense of smell.

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research 503 A new chemosensory control of human hair growth: Olfactory receptor OR10J1 stimulation promotes scalp hair follicle growth and progenitor cell generation ex vivo

November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Stimulating OR10J1 can promote hair growth and may help treat hair loss.

research Ectopic olfactory receptors in human: New therapeutic possibilities

May 2020 in “Authorea (Authorea)”

This review discusses the diverse functions and therapeutic potential of ectopic olfactory receptors throughout the body, emphasizing their roles in various cellular processes and potential in cancer detection and therapy, but reports no new clinical results.

Functional Characterization of OR51B5 and OR1G1 in Human Lung Epithelial Cells as Potential Drug Targets for Non-Type 2 Lung Diseases

research Functional characterization of OR51B5 and OR1G1 in human lung epithelial cells as potential drug targets for non-type 2 lung diseases

4 citations , November 2024 in “Cell Biology and Toxicology”

This study suggests that targeting olfactory receptors in the lung epithelium might help treat odorant-induced asthma in cases without type 2 inflammation, as these receptors could play a role in airway sensitivity to smells.