Number of odorant receptor types
Value | 1000 types |
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Organism | Mammals |
Reference | Krieger J, Breer H. Olfactory reception in invertebrates. Science. 1999 Oct 22 286(5440):720-3. p.721 left column 2nd paragraphPubMed ID10531050 |
Comments | "In mammals, as many as 1000 odorant receptor types are considered to be employed in olfactory discrimination." |
Entered by | Uri M |
ID | 109135 |