Date published: 2026-5-30

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MUP8 Activators

MUP8 is a protein that plays an integral role in a variety of biological processes, primarily associated with olfactory learning, neural precursor cell proliferation, and neurogenesis. Its functions are facilitated through its involvement in mating pheromone activity and pheromone binding activity. Located in the extracellular region and predominantly expressed in the liver, MUP8's activation mechanisms are closely tied to the interaction with specific chemical compounds, particularly those affecting olfactory receptors.

The activation of MUP8 relies heavily on the stimulation of olfactory receptors, which are part of the G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) family. These receptors are sensitive to various odorant molecules, and their activation triggers a series of intracellular signaling cascades. The chemicals listed, such as Benzaldehyde, Eugenol, and Limonene, are recognized for their distinct olfactory properties and their ability to bind to these receptors. Upon binding, these chemicals induce a conformational change in the receptor structure, leading to the activation of intracellular signaling pathways. These pathways, once activated, enhance the pheromone binding activity of MUP8. This enhancement is vital for MUP8's involvement in processes like olfactory learning, where the perception of specific scents or pheromones is linked to memory and learning processes. Furthermore, the activation of MUP8 through these chemical interactions has implications for neural development, particularly in the regulation of neural precursor cell proliferation and neurogenesis.

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Eugenol

97-53-0sc-203043
sc-203043A
sc-203043B
1 g
100 g
500 g
$32.00
$62.00
$218.00
2
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Eugenol activates MUP8 through its interaction with olfactory receptors, triggering a signaling cascade that enhances MUP8's pheromone binding activity, relevant for processes like olfactory learning and neurogenesis.

Isopentyl acetate

123-92-2sc-250190
sc-250190A
100 ml
500 ml
$107.00
$225.00
(0)

Isopentyl acetate activates MUP8 by stimulating olfactory receptors. This interaction boosts MUP8's pheromone binding ability, impacting processes like olfactory learning and neural precursor cell proliferation.

D-Limonene

5989-27-5sc-205283
sc-205283A
100 ml
500 ml
$84.00
$129.00
3
(1)

Limonene activates MUP8 by binding to specific olfactory receptors, enhancing the pheromone binding activity of MUP8, which is important for neural precursor cell proliferation and neurogenesis.

Methyl Salicylate

119-36-8sc-204802
sc-204802A
250 ml
500 ml
$47.00
$70.00
(1)

Methyl salicylate activates MUP8 through its interaction with olfactory receptors. This binding enhances MUP8's pheromone binding activity, playing a role in olfactory learning and the positive regulation of neurogenesis.

Vanillin

121-33-5sc-251423
sc-251423A
100 g
500 g
$44.00
$124.00
1
(1)

Vanillin activates MUP8 by binding to olfactory receptors, leading to the activation of downstream signaling pathways that enhance MUP8's pheromone binding and mating pheromone activities.

Ethyl butyrate

105-54-4sc-214986
sc-214986A
1 kg
4 kg
$100.00
$210.00
(0)

Ethyl butyrate activates MUP8 by interacting with olfactory receptors. This activation enhances MUP8's role in olfactory learning and the positive regulation of neurogenesis through pheromone binding activity.

Cinnamic Aldehyde

104-55-2sc-294033
sc-294033A
100 g
500 g
$104.00
$228.00
(0)

Cinnamaldehyde activates MUP8 via interaction with olfactory receptors, enhancing its pheromone binding activity, crucial for MUP8's involvement in olfactory learning and neurogenesis.

Linalool

78-70-6sc-250250
sc-250250A
sc-250250B
5 g
100 g
500 g
$47.00
$72.00
$110.00
(0)

Linalool activates MUP8 by binding to olfactory receptors, enhancing the pheromone binding activity of MUP8, significant for processes such as olfactory learning and neural precursor cell proliferation.

Citral

5392-40-5sc-252620
1 kg
$212.00
(1)

Citral activates MUP8 through interaction with olfactory receptors, enhancing MUP8's pheromone binding activity, essential for its role in neural precursor cell proliferation and neurogenesis.

Hexanal

66-25-1sc-252885
2 ml
$27.00
(0)

Hexanal activates MUP8 by stimulating olfactory receptors, enhancing MUP8's pheromone binding activity, crucial for its involvement in olfactory learning and the positive regulation of neurogenesis.