OR1A1

Sensory System · Olfactory Chemosensation

How does OR1A1 turn an odor molecule into a smell signal?

OR1A1 makes an olfactory receptor that responds to odor-related molecules. Receptor activation starts cellular signals that contribute to the nervous system's perception of smell.

Common Gene Name: olfactory receptor family 1 subfamily A member 1
NCBI Gene ID: 8383
Chromosome: 17

Clinical Evidence Status

Clinical utility not established here

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Answer Sources

NCBI Gene — 8383

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Source snapshot: 2026-09-09. Consumer text updated: 2026-09-10. Source dates describe the cited records, not a new clinical review.

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