Olfr58 Activators
Olfr58, a member of the olfactory receptor gene family, plays an integral role in the sensory perception of odors. Nestled within the nasal epithelium's olfactory sensory neurons, Olfr58 is a specialized receptor that contributes to our ability to detect and distinguish a wide range of odor molecules present in our environment. The main function of Olfr58 is to recognize specific chemical compounds, binding with them and initiating a cascade of events that ultimately leads to the perception of distinct odors. This exquisite specificity allows Olfr58 to be highly sensitive to particular chemicals, ensuring that our sense of smell is finely tuned to discern various odorants.
The activation of Olfr58 is a highly orchestrated process that begins when odorant molecules come into contact with olfactory sensory neurons. These odorants, which can vary widely in their chemical structures, interact with Olfr58 by binding to its receptor site. This binding event initiates a signaling cascade within the sensory neurons, leading to the generation of neural impulses that are transmitted to the brain for further processing. The activation of Olfr58 is both selective and specific, as different odorants trigger distinct neural responses, resulting in our ability to perceive a vast spectrum of odors. This activation process does not involve any form of upregulation of gene expression or transcription but rather relies on the receptor's inherent ability to detect and respond to specific odorant molecules. Olfr58's role in olfaction highlights the remarkable complexity of the sense of smell, where a single receptor can contribute to the perception of a multitude of odors, enriching our sensory experiences.
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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 serves as an activator for Olfr58 by binding to the receptor site on olfactory sensory neurons. This interaction triggers a signaling cascade, leading to the perception of fruity odors, as Olfr58 responds selectively to this chemical compound. | ||||||
1-Octen-3-ol | 3391-86-4 | sc-237604 | 25 g | $49.00 | ||
1-Octen-3-ol activates Olfr58 by binding to its receptor site and initiating intracellular signaling events within olfactory sensory neurons. This activation leads to the perception of the characteristic mushroom-like odor associated with this chemical. | ||||||
Geraniol | 106-24-1 | sc-235242 sc-235242A | 25 g 100 g | $44.00 $117.00 | ||
Geraniol functions as an activator for Olfr58 by binding to its receptor site, triggering signal transduction pathways in olfactory sensory neurons. This results in the perception of floral and citrusy odors, specifically activating Olfr58 and its olfactory function. | ||||||
Methyl Salicylate | 119-36-8 | sc-204802 sc-204802A | 250 ml 500 ml | $46.00 $69.00 | ||
Methyl salicylate activates Olfr58 by binding to its receptor site, initiating intracellular signaling cascades within olfactory sensory neurons. This leads to the perception of a sweet, wintergreen-like odor, selectively activating Olfr58 in the olfactory pathway. | ||||||
Ethyl butyrate | 105-54-4 | sc-214986 sc-214986A | 1 kg 4 kg | $100.00 $210.00 | ||
Ethyl butyrate activates Olfr58 by interacting with its receptor site, initiating signal transduction events in olfactory sensory neurons. This chemical compound specifically activates Olfr58 and contributes to the perception of fruity odors. | ||||||
Linalool | 78-70-6 | sc-250250 sc-250250A sc-250250B | 5 g 100 g 500 g | $46.00 $71.00 $108.00 | ||
Linalool acts as an activator for Olfr58 by binding to its receptor site, initiating specific signal transduction pathways within olfactory sensory neurons. This leads to the perception of floral and citrusy odors, functionally activating Olfr58 in olfaction. | ||||||
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 (Mustard oil) activates Olfr58 by interacting with its receptor site, initiating signal transduction cascades in olfactory sensory neurons. This leads to the perception of pungent and spicy odors, specifically activating Olfr58 in olfaction. | ||||||
2-Heptanone | 110-43-0 | sc-238060 | 1 ml | $94.00 | ||
2-Heptanone serves as an activator for Olfr58 by binding to its receptor site, triggering intracellular signaling events within olfactory sensory neurons. This chemical activation leads to the perception of specific odors associated with Olfr58. | ||||||
Isovaleric acid | 503-74-2 | sc-250205 | 100 ml | $28.00 | ||
Isovaleric acid activates Olfr58 by binding to its receptor site, initiating a signal transduction cascade in olfactory sensory neurons. This results in the perception of pungent and cheesy odors, specifically activating Olfr58 in the olfactory pathway. | ||||||
3-Ethoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde | 121-32-4 | sc-238538 | 100 g | $31.00 | ||
3-Ethoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde activates Olfr58 by binding to its receptor site, initiating signal transduction events within olfactory sensory neurons. This activation leads to the perception of sweet, vanilla-like odors, specifically activating Olfr58 in olfaction. | ||||||