Gene

OR6A2

OR6A2 encodes an olfactory receptor belonging to a cluster of odorant receptor genes on chromosome 11 that detect aldehyde compounds. A variant near OR6A2, rs72921001, was identified by consumer genomics research as the strongest genetic association with the tendency to perceive cilantro (coriander) as tasting soapy, consistent with the gene's role in detecting the aldehydes that give cilantro its characteristic scent.

Traits OR6A2 shapes

How cilantro tastes to you

Markers (rsIDs)

rs72921001

Reference databases

HGNC gene symbol report: OR6A2
NCBI Gene: OR6A2

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