Association between Olfactory Receptors and Skin Physiology
- Author:
Jinyoung SEO
1
;
Subin CHOI
;
Hyeyoun KIM
;
See-Hyoung PARK
;
Jongsung LEE
Author Information
- Publication Type:Review Article
- From:Annals of Dermatology 2022;34(2):87-94
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Olfactory receptors are chemosensory receptors that detect odorants and function in the initial perception of a smell. Intriguingly, olfactory receptors are also expressed in cells other than olfaction sensory cells, an expression pattern termed ectopic expression. Ectopically expressed olfactory receptors have a distinct role depending on the type of tissues or cells in which they are expressed. This review introduces current research on the ectopic expression and function of olfactory receptors in skin and provides insight into directions for future research.
