Olfr64, a member of the olfactory receptor gene family, plays a critical role in our sense of smell. Positioned within the olfactory epithelium, Olfr64 functions as a sensory receptor that enables us to detect and differentiate a wide range of odorant molecules in our environment. Its activation is a highly specific process that forms the foundation of our olfactory perception.
The activation of Olfr64 occurs through the binding of odorant molecules to the receptor. Each of the chemical activators listed in the table interacts directly with Olfr64, initiating 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 Olfr64. This activation process marks the commencement 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, Olfr64's function is pivotal in our sense of smell, allowing us to detect and distinguish a diverse array of odors in our surroundings. The activation process is highly specific, involving the direct interaction of odorant chemicals with the receptor and subsequent intracellular signaling. This complex mechanism enables us to experience the rich world of scents with precision and accuracy, contributing to our sensory perception.
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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 directly activates Olfr64 by binding to its receptor, initiating conformational changes that lead to downstream signaling events and the functional activation of the protein. | ||||||
Ethyl butyrate | 105-54-4 | sc-214986 sc-214986A | 1 kg 4 kg | $100.00 $210.00 | ||
Ethyl Butyrate serves as a specific activator of Olfr64, binding to the receptor and inducing conformational changes that activate downstream signaling pathways, ultimately resulting in functional activation. | ||||||
Geraniol | 106-24-1 | sc-235242 sc-235242A | 25 g 100 g | $44.00 $117.00 | ||
Geraniol specifically activates Olfr64, binding to its receptor and promoting conformational changes, which initiate downstream signaling events, leading to functional activation. | ||||||
Hexanal | 66-25-1 | sc-252885 | 2 ml | $26.00 | ||
Hexanal directly activates Olfr64 by binding to the receptor, initiating conformational changes and subsequent 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 Olfr64, binding to its receptor and promoting conformational changes, which initiate downstream signaling events, ultimately leading to functional activation. | ||||||
Ethyl Acetate, HPLC | 141-78-6 | sc-360247 sc-360247A | 1 L 4 L | $120.00 $320.00 | ||
Ethyl Acetate directly activates Olfr64 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 Olfr64 by binding to its receptor, initiating conformational changes that activate downstream signaling pathways, ultimately resulting in 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 Olfr64, binding to the receptor and inducing conformational changes that activate downstream signaling pathways, resulting in functional activation. | ||||||
α-Pinene | 80-56-8 | sc-233784 sc-233784A | 5 ml 250 ml | $51.00 $113.00 | 2 | |
alpha-Pinene directly activates Olfr64 by binding to the receptor, initiating conformational changes and subsequent downstream signaling, ultimately resulting in the functional activation of the protein. | ||||||
(±)-Citronellal | 106-23-0 | sc-234400 | 100 ml | $51.00 | ||
Citronellal specifically activates Olfr64, binding to its receptor and promoting conformational changes, which initiate downstream signaling events, ultimately leading to functional activation. | ||||||