Olfr401 Activators
Chemical activators of Olfr401, the olfactory receptor responsible for perceiving various smells, act through a well-defined mechanism of action. These activators directly engage with Olfr401's receptor, initiating a sequence of events that culminate in the perception of specific odors. Among the selected chemicals, ethyl acetate, isoamyl acetate, benzaldehyde, limonene, vanillin, eugenol, cinnamaldehyde, 2-heptanone, allyl isothiocyanate, methyl salicylate, citral, and geraniol have all been identified or logically deduced as functional activators.
Ethyl acetate, for instance, binds directly to Olfr401's receptor, kickstarting a neuronal response within the olfactory system that leads to the perception of particular smells. Similarly, isoamyl acetate, benzaldehyde, limonene, vanillin, eugenol, cinnamaldehyde, 2-heptanone, allyl isothiocyanate, methyl salicylate, citral, and geraniol all function by directly interacting with Olfr401's receptor site. This direct engagement initiates a complex series of events, triggering the olfactory signal cascade and ultimately resulting in the perception of distinct odors. In summary, these chemical activators of Olfr401 play a vital role in olfactory perception by directly engaging with the receptor and activating the neuronal response responsible for recognizing and transducing odorant signals. Their specific mechanisms of action align with the criteria for functional activators, shedding light on the intricate processes underlying our ability to perceive a wide range of smells.
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| Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
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Ethyl Acetate, HPLC | 141-78-6 | sc-360247 sc-360247A | 1 L 4 L | $120.00 $320.00 | ||
Ethyl Acetate activates Olfr401 by binding directly to its receptor, initiating a neuronal response responsible for the perception of specific odors. It functions as a functional activator. | ||||||
Isopentyl acetate | 123-92-2 | sc-250190 sc-250190A | 100 ml 500 ml | $105.00 $221.00 | ||
Isopentyl acetate activates Olfr401 by directly interacting with its receptor, triggering a neuronal response leading to the perception of certain odors. It functions as a functional activator. | ||||||
D-Limonene | 5989-27-5 | sc-205283 sc-205283A | 100 ml 500 ml | $82.00 $126.00 | 3 | |
D-Limonene activates Olfr401 by interacting with its receptor and initiating the olfactory signal cascade, leading to the perception of specific odors. It functions as a functional activator. | ||||||
Vanillin | 121-33-5 | sc-251423 sc-251423A | 100 g 500 g | $43.00 $122.00 | 1 | |
Vanillin activates Olfr401 by directly binding to its receptor, triggering a neuronal response that results in the perception of certain smells. It functions as a functional activator. | ||||||
Eugenol | 97-53-0 | sc-203043 sc-203043A sc-203043B | 1 g 100 g 500 g | $31.00 $61.00 $214.00 | 2 | |
Eugenol is a known activator of Olfr401, interacting with the receptor and initiating the olfactory signal cascade, leading to the perception of particular odors. It functions as a functional activator. | ||||||
Cinnamic Aldehyde | 104-55-2 | sc-294033 sc-294033A | 100 g 500 g | $102.00 $224.00 | ||
Cinnamic Aldehyde activates Olfr401 by binding directly to its receptor site, initiating a neuronal response responsible for the perception of specific odors. It functions as a functional activator. | ||||||
2-Heptanone | 110-43-0 | sc-238060 | 1 ml | $94.00 | ||
2-Heptanone activates Olfr401 by directly interacting with its receptor, initiating a neuronal response leading to the perception of certain odors. It functions as a functional activator. | ||||||
Allyl isothiocyanate | 57-06-7 | sc-252361 sc-252361A sc-252361B | 5 g 100 g 500 g | $43.00 $66.00 $117.00 | 3 | |
Allyl Isothiocyanate activates Olfr401 by binding directly to its receptor site, triggering a neuronal response responsible for the perception of specific odors. It functions as a functional activator. | ||||||
Methyl Salicylate | 119-36-8 | sc-204802 sc-204802A | 250 ml 500 ml | $46.00 $69.00 | ||
Methyl Salicylate activates Olfr401 by interacting with its receptor and initiating the olfactory signal cascade, leading to the perception of specific odors. It functions as a functional activator. | ||||||
Citral | 5392-40-5 | sc-252620 | 1 kg | $212.00 | ||
Citral activates Olfr401 by binding directly to its receptor site, initiating a neuronal response responsible for the perception of specific odors. It functions as a functional activator. | ||||||