Olfactory receptor 78 (Olfr78)

Olfactory receptor 78 (Olfr78) is localized

• in the carotid body, specifically in glomus cells,


• in hypothalamic neurons, particularly those that produce vasopressin and oxytocin (Nakashima et al. 2022 Mol Brain. 15(1): 29),


• in various parts of the kidney, including renal epithelial cells (Mineev & Pfeyfer 2019 Nephrology (Saint-Petersburg) 23(1):),


• in immune cells such as parenchymal microglia and choroidal macrophages (Nakashima et al. 2022 Mol Brain. 15(1): 29).

Olfactory receptor 78 (Olfr78) is a G-protein coupled receptor (GPCRs) that is primarily known for its role in the sensory perception of smell. It plays a multifaceted role in various physiological processes, particularly in response to [hypoxia](brain://n6RbLkJNTlG69kts4nR3…