OR1L6

In our noses, there's a special gene, Called OR1L6, it's quite the scene. It helps us smell the scents so sweet, Like flowers blooming in the heat. When odorant molecules come our way, The receptor proteins start to play. They interact and create a spark, Sending signals to our brains, oh so dark. These proteins are like a special key, Unlocking the world of smells for you and me. They're part of a family, oh so grand, With G-protein-coupled receptors, hand in hand. The olfactory receptor gene family is vast, The largest in the genome, unsurpassed. With their 7-transmembrane domain structure, They help us detect smells, oh what a rupture! So next time you smell a lovely scent, Remember the scent detectives, so bent. They're working hard inside your nose, To help you smell the fragrance that grows. Random page: Rmvx