Or5k15,也称为olfactory receptor family 5 subfamily K member 15,是一种重要的嗅觉受体基因。嗅觉受体基因在哺乳动物中构成了最大的基因家族之一,负责编码嗅觉受体蛋白,这些蛋白在鼻腔中表达,并参与嗅觉信号的识别和传递。Or5k15编码的嗅觉受体蛋白对特定的气味分子具有高度特异性,其表达和功能受到多种因素的调控。
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