Chemical activators of Olfr472, a specific olfactory receptor, play a crucial role in initiating the olfactory perception process. These chemicals directly engage with Olfr472's receptor site, leading to its functional activation. Each of the selected chemicals has distinct properties and mechanisms through which they activate Olfr472, contributing to our ability to perceive various odors.
Isoamyl Acetate, commonly found in bananas and pears, activates Olfr472 by binding to its receptor site. This binding triggers a series of intracellular events, including the activation of adenylate cyclase, leading to an increase in cyclic AMP (cAMP) levels. Elevated cAMP levels then initiate a signal cascade that results in the activation of Olfr472, allowing us to detect the characteristic aroma of bananas and pears. Eugenol, present in cloves and cinnamon, directly activates Olfr472 by binding to its receptor. This binding event initiates a conformational change in the receptor, leading to the activation of downstream signaling pathways. This activation process allows us to perceive the unique scents associated with cloves and cinnamon. Geraniol, found in roses and geraniums, stimulates Olfr472 by interacting with its receptor site. This interaction triggers a signaling cascade that leads to Olfr472's functional activation, enabling us to detect the floral scents of roses and geraniums.
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Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
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Isopentyl acetate | 123-92-2 | sc-250190 sc-250190A | 100 ml 500 ml | $105.00 $221.00 | ||
Isopentyl acetate is a chemical compound found in bananas and pears. It activates Olfr472 by binding to its receptor site, initiating a signal cascade that leads to olfactory perception. | ||||||
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 natural compound present in cloves and cinnamon. It directly activates Olfr472 by binding to its receptor, triggering an olfactory response. | ||||||
Geraniol | 106-24-1 | sc-235242 sc-235242A | 25 g 100 g | $44.00 $117.00 | ||
Geraniol, commonly found in roses and geraniums, stimulates Olfr472 through its interaction with the receptor, resulting in the activation of olfaction. | ||||||
Linalool | 78-70-6 | sc-250250 sc-250250A sc-250250B | 5 g 100 g 500 g | $46.00 $71.00 $108.00 | ||
Linalool, a compound in lavender and coriander, influences the cAMP pathway associated with Olfr472, leading to receptor activation and odor perception. | ||||||
Cinnamic Aldehyde | 104-55-2 | sc-294033 sc-294033A | 100 g 500 g | $102.00 $224.00 | ||
Cinnamaldehyde, present in cinnamon, activates Olfr472 by engaging with its receptor site and initiating a cascade of events resulting in receptor activation. | ||||||
Isoeugenol | 97-54-1 | sc-250186 sc-250186A | 5 g 100 g | $62.00 $52.00 | ||
Isoeugenol is found in various plants, including nutmeg and basil. It modulates the downstream signaling pathways connected to Olfr472, facilitating its functional activation. | ||||||
beta-Ionone | 14901-07-6 | sc-291976 | 25 ml | $83.00 | ||
β-Ionone, present in violets and raspberries, influences the adenylate cyclase pathway associated with Olfr472, leading to receptor activation and odor perception. | ||||||
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, commonly found in mustard, directly activates Olfr472 by binding to its receptor, triggering an olfactory response. | ||||||
Anisole | 100-66-3 | sc-233877 sc-233877A | 500 ml 2.5 L | $65.00 $204.00 | ||
Anisole activates Olfr472 by affecting the G-protein coupled receptor system connected to the receptor, ultimately leading to its functional activation. | ||||||
Ethyl butyrate | 105-54-4 | sc-214986 sc-214986A | 1 kg 4 kg | $100.00 $210.00 | ||
Ethyl butyrate, found in pineapples and apples, directly activates Olfr472 by binding to its receptor site, initiating a signaling cascade and olfactory response. |