OR51E2

Sensory System · Olfactory Chemosensation

Why do smell receptors such as OR51E2 belong to a large gene family?

OR51E2 encodes one member of a diverse receptor family used to recognize chemical signals. Having many receptor types allows combinations of signals to contribute to odor discrimination.

Common Gene Name: olfactory receptor family 51 subfamily E member 2
NCBI Gene ID: 81285
Chromosome: 11

Clinical Evidence Status

Clinical utility not established here

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Answer Sources

NCBI Gene — 81285

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No additional curated records were matched in this dataset. This does not mean that no evidence exists.

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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