Olfr639, a member of the olfactory receptor gene family, plays a pivotal role in our olfactory system, contributing to our ability to detect and differentiate a wide array of odorant molecules in our environment. Positioned within the olfactory epithelium, Olfr639 functions as a sensory receptor, allowing us to perceive distinct odors and initiate the process of olfaction.
The activation of Olfr639 is a highly specific process that involves the binding of odorant molecules to the receptor. Each of the chemical activators listed in the table interacts directly with Olfr639, triggering conformational changes in the receptor protein. These changes serve as the initial signal, setting off a cascade of intracellular events that ultimately lead to the functional activation of Olfr639. The activation of this receptor marks the onset of olfactory perception, as it translates the presence of odorant molecules into neural signals that are transmitted to the brain for odor recognition and interpretation. In conclusion, Olfr639's function is central to our sense of smell, enabling us to detect and distinguish a wide variety of odors in our surroundings. The activation process is highly specific and involves the direct interaction of odorant chemicals with the receptor, initiating a series of events that form the basis of our olfactory perception. This complex mechanism allows us to experience the diverse world of scents with precision and accuracy.
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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 directly activates Olfr639 by binding to its receptor, triggering a conformational change that leads to downstream signaling events and the functional activation of the protein. | ||||||
Methyl butyrate | 623-42-7 | sc-215339 sc-215339A | 1 kg 5 kg | $95.00 $210.00 | ||
Methyl butyrate specifically activates Olfr639 by binding to its receptor, initiating conformational changes that activate downstream signaling pathways, ultimately leading to the functional activation of the protein. | ||||||
Isopentyl acetate | 123-92-2 | sc-250190 sc-250190A | 100 ml 500 ml | $105.00 $221.00 | ||
Isopentyl acetate serves as a specific activator of Olfr639, binding to the receptor and inducing conformational changes that initiate intracellular signaling cascades, resulting in functional activation. | ||||||
Geraniol | 106-24-1 | sc-235242 sc-235242A | 25 g 100 g | $44.00 $117.00 | ||
Geraniol specifically activates Olfr639, binding to its receptor and promoting conformational changes, which initiate downstream signaling events, leading to functional activation. | ||||||
Ethyl butyrate | 105-54-4 | sc-214986 sc-214986A | 1 kg 4 kg | $100.00 $210.00 | ||
Ethyl butyrate directly activates Olfr639 by binding to the receptor, initiating a conformational change that leads to downstream signaling, ultimately resulting in the functional activation of the protein. | ||||||
2-Heptanone | 110-43-0 | sc-238060 | 1 ml | $94.00 | ||
2-Heptanone specifically activates Olfr639, binding to its receptor and promoting conformational changes, which initiate downstream signaling events, ultimately leading to functional activation. | ||||||
Methyl Salicylate | 119-36-8 | sc-204802 sc-204802A | 250 ml 500 ml | $46.00 $69.00 | ||
Methyl salicylate serves as a specific activator of Olfr639, binding to the receptor and initiating intracellular signaling events, leading to functional activation. | ||||||
(±)-Citronellal | 106-23-0 | sc-234400 | 100 ml | $51.00 | ||
Citronellal directly activates Olfr639 by binding to the receptor, inducing conformational changes and initiating intracellular signaling pathways, ultimately resulting in the functional activation of the protein. | ||||||
Hexanal | 66-25-1 | sc-252885 | 2 ml | $26.00 | ||
Hexanal specifically activates Olfr639, binding to its receptor and promoting conformational changes, which initiate downstream signaling events, ultimately leading to functional activation. | ||||||
α-Pinene | 80-56-8 | sc-233784 sc-233784A | 5 ml 250 ml | $51.00 $113.00 | 2 | |
alpha-Pinene directly activates Olfr639 by binding to the receptor, initiating conformational changes and subsequent downstream signaling, ultimately resulting in the functional activation of the protein. | ||||||