Olfr485 Activators
Chemical activators of Olfr485, as proposed in this list, are based on the typical activation mechanisms of olfactory receptors. These activators, such as Ethyl butyrate, Citronellol, and Geraniol, are hypothesized to interact directly with Olfr485, a G-protein-coupled receptor (GPCR), typical of olfactory receptors. Upon binding to Olfr485, these chemicals are likely to induce a conformational change in the receptor structure, initiating a cascade of intracellular events characteristic of GPCR activation. This pathway typically results in the production of cyclic AMP, a critical second messenger in olfactory signal transduction. The increase in cyclic AMP is pivotal in converting the chemical signal into a neural signal, which is then transmitted to the brain for olfactory perception.
Other compounds like Linalool, Methyl salicylate, and Benzyl acetate function similarly, binding to Olfr485 and activating the GPCR pathway. This consistent mechanism across various chemicals emphasizes the receptor's role in detecting a wide range of scents. Each activator has a unique molecular structure that allows specific interaction with Olfr485, triggering the receptor's activation. This specificity is crucial for the diverse range of odor detection and recognition in the olfactory system. The activation of Olfr485 by these chemicals demonstrates the complex and highly specialized nature of olfactory receptors in processing a multitude of olfactory stimuli, enabling the perception of various scents. The interaction of these activators with Olfr485 underscores the intricate molecular dynamics involved in olfactory perception and the sophisticated nature of GPCR-mediated signal transduction in the olfactory system.
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| Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
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Ethyl butyrate | 105-54-4 | sc-214986 sc-214986A | 1 kg 4 kg | $100.00 $210.00 | ||
Ethyl butyrate, common in pineapples, could activate Olfr485 by binding to its ligand-binding domain, potentially triggering the GPCR cascade and increasing cyclic AMP levels, essential for olfactory signaling. | ||||||
(±)-beta-Citronellol | 106-22-9 | sc-294094 sc-294094A | 25 ml 500 ml | $32.00 $156.00 | ||
Citronellol, a component of rose and geranium oils, might activate Olfr485 through direct receptor interaction, leading to GPCR pathway activation and an increase in cyclic AMP, facilitating olfactory signal transduction. | ||||||
Geraniol | 106-24-1 | sc-235242 sc-235242A | 25 g 100 g | $45.00 $119.00 | ||
Geraniol, found in rose oil, could activate Olfr485 by direct binding, inducing the GPCR pathway and subsequent increase in cyclic AMP, crucial for olfactory signal transmission. | ||||||
Linalool | 78-70-6 | sc-250250 sc-250250A sc-250250B | 5 g 100 g 500 g | $47.00 $72.00 $110.00 | ||
Linalool, present in lavender, may activate Olfr485 through direct binding to the receptor, triggering the GPCR signaling pathway and resulting in increased cyclic AMP, essential for olfactory signal transduction. | ||||||
Methyl Salicylate | 119-36-8 | sc-204802 sc-204802A | 250 ml 500 ml | $47.00 $70.00 | ||
Methyl salicylate, with a wintergreen scent, might activate Olfr485 by binding to its active site, initiating the GPCR cascade, leading to increased cyclic AMP levels, important for olfactory signaling. | ||||||
Benzyl acetate | 140-11-4 | sc-252427 | 100 g | $30.00 | 1 | |
Benzyl acetate, associated with jasmine, potentially activates Olfr485 through direct receptor interaction, leading to the activation of the GPCR pathway and a rise in cyclic AMP, essential for olfactory signal processing. | ||||||
Eugenol | 97-53-0 | sc-203043 sc-203043A sc-203043B | 1 g 100 g 500 g | $32.00 $62.00 $218.00 | 2 | |
Eugenol, found in clove oil, could activate Olfr485 by direct interaction, initiating the GPCR pathway and leading to an elevation in cyclic AMP, crucial for olfactory signal transduction. | ||||||
Isopentyl acetate | 123-92-2 | sc-250190 sc-250190A | 100 ml 500 ml | $107.00 $225.00 | ||
Isoamyl acetate, common in bananas, may activate Olfr485 by binding to its ligand-binding domain, potentially triggering the GPCR cascade and increasing cyclic AMP levels, important for olfactory signaling. | ||||||
Dipentene | 138-86-3 | sc-252747 | 4 L | $120.00 | ||
Dipentene, a major component of citrus oils, might activate Olfr485 through direct receptor interaction, leading to GPCR pathway activation and an increase in cyclic AMP, facilitating olfactory signal transduction. | ||||||
α-Pinene | 80-56-8 | sc-233784 sc-233784A | 5 ml 250 ml | $52.00 $115.00 | 2 | |
α-Pinene, found in pine resin, could activate Olfr485 by direct binding, inducing the GPCR pathway and subsequent increase in cyclic AMP, crucial for olfactory signal transmission. | ||||||