Date published: 2025-9-11

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Olfr32 Activators

Chemical activators of Olfr32 include a variety of compounds that engage directly with the olfactory receptor, initiating a cascade of cellular events leading to the perception of smell. Citral, for instance, activates Olfr32 by imitating its natural ligand, binding to the receptor and inducing a conformational change that triggers the signal transduction pathway inherent to olfactory neurons. Similarly, eugenol activates Olfr32 through a direct interaction with the receptor's binding site, leading to the activation of G-protein coupled pathways crucial for the function of olfactory neurons. Geraniol and limonene also play their roles in activating Olfr32 by binding to the ligand-binding domain and the receptor site, respectively, which sets off a series of intracellular events translating chemical interactions into olfactory signals.

Furthermore, methyl anthranilate, alpha-pinene, and beta-caryophyllene activate Olfr32 by interacting with different domains of the receptor, triggering a series of cellular responses. Methyl anthranilate does this by interacting with the receptor, leading to odor perception, while alpha-pinene fits into the receptor's active site, activating olfactory signal transduction pathways. Beta-caryophyllene interacts with the transmembrane domain of Olfr32, causing a conformational change and activating downstream signaling molecules. Isoamyl acetate, benzaldehyde, hexanal, phenethyl alcohol, and anisaldehyde all activate Olfr32 by binding to the receptor's ligand-binding region or active site, which induces the necessary changes for signal propagation, perception of odor, and initiation of olfactory-specific pathways. Each of these chemicals initiates a specific molecular interaction with Olfr32, leading to its activation and the subsequent physiological response.

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Product NameCAS #Catalog #QUANTITYPriceCitationsRATING

Citral

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

Citral activates Olfr32 by binding directly to the olfactory receptor, mimicking the natural ligand, and inducing a conformational change that triggers the signal transduction pathway associated with olfactory perception.

Eugenol

97-53-0sc-203043
sc-203043A
sc-203043B
1 g
100 g
500 g
$31.00
$61.00
$214.00
2
(1)

Eugenol can activate Olfr32 through direct interaction with the receptor's binding site, leading to the activation of G-protein coupled pathways that are integral to the function of olfactory neurons.

Geraniol

106-24-1sc-235242
sc-235242A
25 g
100 g
$44.00
$117.00
(0)

Geraniol activates Olfr32 by engaging with the protein's ligand-binding domain, initiating a series of intracellular events that translate the chemical interaction into a perceivable olfactory signal.

Dipentene

138-86-3sc-252747
4 L
$120.00
(0)

Limonene can activate Olfr32 by docking to the olfactory receptor site, causing an activation of the associated G-protein and subsequent signal transduction mechanisms specific to olfaction.

α-Pinene

80-56-8sc-233784
sc-233784A
5 ml
250 ml
$51.00
$113.00
2
(0)

Alpha-Pinene can activate Olfr32 by directly fitting into the receptor's active site, which leads to the activation of olfactory signal transduction pathways.

(−)-trans-Caryophyllene

87-44-5sc-251281
sc-251281A
sc-251281B
sc-251281C
1 ml
5 ml
25 ml
1 L
$79.00
$157.00
$437.00
$2861.00
1
(0)

Beta-Caryophyllene activates Olfr32 by interacting with the protein's transmembrane domain, causing a change in receptor conformation and facilitating the activation of downstream signaling molecules.

Isopentyl acetate

123-92-2sc-250190
sc-250190A
100 ml
500 ml
$105.00
$221.00
(0)

Isoamyl acetate can activate Olfr32 by binding to the olfactory receptor, mimicking the natural activation process, and inducing the necessary changes for signal propagation.

Hexanal

66-25-1sc-252885
2 ml
$26.00
(0)

Hexanal can activate Olfr32 by binding to the receptor's ligand-binding region, which causes a conformational shift that activates the olfactory signaling pathway.

2-Phenylethanol

60-12-8sc-238198
250 ml
$68.00
(0)

2-Phenylethanol activates Olfr32 by direct engagement with the receptor's active site, leading to activation of the associated G-protein, which is essential for the olfactory signaling process.

4-Methoxybenzaldehyde

123-11-5sc-238884
sc-238884A
sc-238884B
sc-238884C
5 g
100 g
250 g
1 kg
$29.00
$41.00
$71.00
$122.00
(1)

Anisaldehyde activates Olfr32 by interacting with the receptor, causing a conformational change that leads to signal transduction through olfactory-specific pathways.