Olfr656 Activators
Olfr656, a member of the olfactory receptor gene family, plays a pivotal role in our sense of smell. Situated within the olfactory epithelium, Olfr656 functions as a sensory receptor responsible for detecting and discriminating specific odorant molecules in our environment. Its activation process is a finely orchestrated mechanism that is fundamental to our ability to perceive and distinguish a wide array of scents.
The activation of Olfr656 is initiated when odorant molecules, represented by the chemicals listed in the table, directly interact with the receptor. These interactions trigger conformational changes within the protein, setting off a cascade of downstream signaling pathways. Each chemical activator binds to the Olfr656 receptor, inducing these conformational changes and initiating intracellular events. Collectively, these events result in the functional activation of Olfr656, converting the presence of odorants into neural signals that are transmitted to the brain for further processing and odor recognition. In conclusion, Olfr656 is a critical component of our olfactory system, enabling us to experience and differentiate a vast range of scents. Its activation mechanism, involving direct interaction with odorant chemicals and subsequent intracellular signaling, ensures our ability to interpret the diverse world of odors with precision and accuracy, contributing to our sensory perception of the surrounding environment.
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| Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Butyric acid | 107-92-6 | sc-214640 sc-214640A | 1 kg 10 kg | $63.00 $174.00 | ||
Butyric Acid specifically activates Olfr656 by binding to the receptor and initiating conformational changes that lead to downstream signaling events, resulting in the functional activation of the protein and the perception of specific odors. | ||||||
3-Methyl-1-butanol | 123-51-3 | sc-231818 sc-231818A | 500 ml 1 L | $70.00 $93.00 | ||
3-Methyl-1-Butanol serves as a direct activator of Olfr656 by binding to its receptor, initiating conformational changes that initiate downstream signaling pathways. This activation leads to the functional activation of the protein, crucial for odor perception. | ||||||
2-Propanethiol | 75-33-2 | sc-238207 | 100 ml | $28.00 | ||
2-Propanethiol directly activates Olfr656 by binding to the receptor and initiating conformational changes that lead to downstream signaling events. This activation results in the functional activation of the protein, essential for odor perception. | ||||||
Dimethyl diselenide | 7101-31-7 | sc-234736 | 1 g | $94.00 | ||
Dimethyl Diselenide specifically activates Olfr656 by binding to the receptor and initiating conformational changes that lead to downstream signaling events, resulting in the functional activation of the protein and the perception of specific odors. | ||||||