OR1B1
Chr 9olfactory receptor family 1 subfamily B member 1
Also known as: OR9-26, OR9-B
The protein functions as an odorant receptor involved in smell detection. Mutations in this gene cause autosomal recessive congenital anosmia, resulting in complete absence of the sense of smell from birth. The gene shows low constraint against loss-of-function variants, consistent with its role in a non-essential sensory function.
Population Genetics & Constraint
gnomAD v4 — loss-of-function & missense intolerance
Highly tolerant — LoF variants common in population
Mild missense constraint
This gene has evidence for multiple mechanisms of pathogenicity (dominant-negative and gain-of-function). Both the Badonyi & Marsh prediction and the broader genomic evidence point to dominant-negative as the predominant mechanism. Different variants in this gene may act through different mechanisms — interpret in context of the specific variant.
Note: In-silico variant effect predictors (SIFT, PolyPhen, REVEL, CADD) may underestimate pathogenicity of missense variants in genes with GOF or DN mechanisms. Consider functional evidence and clinical context.
Predictions from Badonyi M, Marsh JA. PLoS ONE. 2024;19(8):e0307312.
ClinVar Variant Classifications
79 submitted variants in ClinVar
Classification Summary
Curated Variants Distribution
Classified variants from ClinVar · 5 ACMG categories
| Classification | LoF | Missense + Inframe | Non-coding | Synonymous | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pathogenic | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 27 |
Likely Pathogenic | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
VUS | 0 | 43 | 3 | 0 | 46 |
Likely Benign | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Benign | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 1 | 46 | 32 | 0 | 79 |
LoF = frameshift, stop gained/lost, canonical splice · Counts from ClinVar esearch · Updated hourly
View in ClinVar →Protein Context — Lollipop Plot
OR1B1 · protein map & ClinVar variants
Showing all ClinVar variants across the protein. Search a specific variant to highlight its position.
3D Protein StructureAlphaFold
External Resources
Links to major genomics databases and tools
Clinical Trials
Active and recruiting trials from ClinicalTrials.gov
No active trials found for this gene.
Search ClinicalTrials.gov →No open access results found
External Resources
Links to major genomics databases and tools