Olfr612 Activators
Or51aa2, a member of the olfactory receptor family, plays a crucial role in detecting and transducing signals from odorant molecules in the nose. As part of the large family of G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), Or51aa2 exhibits a 7-transmembrane domain structure, similar to neurotransmitter and hormone receptors. This gene is integral to the olfactory system, where it recognizes odorant signals and initiates a neuronal response for the perception of smells.
The activation of Or51aa2 involves a complex interplay with various chemicals such as Eugenol, Citral, and Isoamyl Acetate. These chemicals directly interact with the olfactory receptor domain of Or51aa2, triggering G protein-mediated transduction of odorant signals. This amplifies the neuronal response, intensifying the perception of specific smells. Similarly, compounds like Linalool, Carvone, and Geraniol enhance Or51aa2 activity through direct activation, leading to an augmented response to odorants. The general mechanism of Or51aa2 activation revolves around the interaction of chemicals with its olfactory receptor, initiating a signaling cascade that results in heightened neuronal responses. This comprehensive understanding sheds light on the intricate processes involved in the olfactory system's ability to detect and perceive a wide range of odors in the environment.
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| Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
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Eugenol | 97-53-0 | sc-203043 sc-203043A sc-203043B | 1 g 100 g 500 g | $31.00 $61.00 $214.00 | 2 | |
Eugenol activates Or51aa2 by interacting with its olfactory receptor domain, triggering a G protein-mediated transduction of odorant signals. This enhances the recognition and neuronal response to specific odorant molecules, intensifying the perception of smell. | ||||||
Citral | 5392-40-5 | sc-252620 | 1 kg | $212.00 | ||
Citral stimulates Or51aa2 by engaging its olfactory receptor, initiating a G protein-mediated transduction cascade. This amplifies the neuronal response to odorants, enhancing the detection and perception of specific smells in the nose. | ||||||
Isopentyl acetate | 123-92-2 | sc-250190 sc-250190A | 100 ml 500 ml | $105.00 $221.00 | ||
Isopentyl acetate acts as a direct activator of Or51aa2, binding to its olfactory receptor and triggering G protein-mediated signal transduction. This leads to an augmented neuronal response, intensifying the perception of particular odorant molecules in the environment. | ||||||
Linalool | 78-70-6 | sc-250250 sc-250250A sc-250250B | 5 g 100 g 500 g | $46.00 $71.00 $108.00 | ||
Linalool up-regulates Or51aa2 by interacting with its olfactory receptor domain, initiating G protein-mediated signaling. This enhances the recognition and transduction of odorant signals, intensifying the perception of specific smells in the olfactory system. | ||||||
(−)-Carvone | 6485-40-1 | sc-293985 sc-293985A | 25 ml 500 ml | $50.00 $225.00 | 2 | |
(-)-Carvone stimulates Or51aa2 by engaging its olfactory receptor, initiating G protein-mediated signal transduction. This amplifies the neuronal response to odorants, enhancing the detection and perception of specific smells in the olfactory system. | ||||||
Geraniol | 106-24-1 | sc-235242 sc-235242A | 25 g 100 g | $44.00 $117.00 | ||
Geraniol acts as a direct activator of Or51aa2, binding to its olfactory receptor and triggering G protein-mediated signal transduction. This results in an augmented neuronal response, intensifying the perception of particular odorant molecules in the nose. | ||||||
2-Heptanone | 110-43-0 | sc-238060 | 1 ml | $94.00 | ||
2-Heptanone stimulates Or51aa2 by engaging its olfactory receptor, initiating G protein-mediated signal transduction. This amplifies the neuronal response to odorants, enhancing the detection and perception of specific smells in the olfactory system. | ||||||
Methyl Salicylate | 119-36-8 | sc-204802 sc-204802A | 250 ml 500 ml | $46.00 $69.00 | ||
Methyl salicylate acts as a direct activator of Or51aa2, binding to its olfactory receptor and triggering G protein-mediated signal transduction. This results in an augmented neuronal response, intensifying the perception of particular odorant molecules in the nose. | ||||||
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 up-regulates Or51aa2 by interacting with its olfactory receptor domain, initiating G protein-mediated signaling. This enhances the recognition and transduction of odorant signals, intensifying the perception of specific smells in the olfactory system. | ||||||
Octanal | 124-13-0 | sc-250612 sc-250612A | 25 ml 100 ml | $25.00 $33.00 | ||
Octanal stimulates Or51aa2 by engaging its olfactory receptor, initiating G protein-mediated signal transduction. This amplifies the neuronal response to odorants, enhancing the detection and perception of specific smells in the olfactory system. | ||||||