Olfr670, a member of the olfactory receptor family, plays a critical role in the olfactory system, contributing to an organism's ability to detect and discriminate a wide range of odorant molecules in their environment. This receptor is primarily located in the nasal epithelium and is responsible for initiating the signal transduction pathway that leads to the perception of odors. The primary function of Olfr670 is to detect specific odorant molecules present in the surrounding environment. When an odorant molecule binds to Olfr670's receptor site, it triggers a series of events that result in the generation of electrical signals. These signals are then transmitted to the brain, where they are processed and interpreted, allowing organisms to perceive and identify different odors. Olfr670, like other olfactory receptors, exhibits remarkable selectivity in recognizing distinct odorant molecules, contributing to the exquisite sensitivity and discrimination capabilities of the olfactory system.
The general mechanism of activation for Olfr670 involves a specific ligand-receptor interaction. When an odorant molecule binds to Olfr670's receptor site, it induces a conformational change in the receptor protein. This conformational change is the key event that initiates the activation process. It leads to the activation of intracellular signaling pathways, such as the cAMP-dependent pathway, which ultimately results in the generation of electrical signals that are transmitted to the brain for odor perception.
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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 | $122.00 $326.00 | ||
Ethyl Acetate directly activates Olfr670 by binding to its receptor, initiating a signaling cascade that enhances the protein's functional activity without affecting gene expression. | ||||||
Butyl butyrate | 109-21-7 | sc-239439 | 250 ml | $210.00 | ||
Butyl Butyrate functions as a direct activator of Olfr670, interacting with its receptor and triggering intracellular pathways that amplify the protein's functional activity without modulating gene expression. | ||||||
Isopentyl acetate | 123-92-2 | sc-250190 sc-250190A | 100 ml 500 ml | $107.00 $225.00 | ||
Isopentyl acetate specifically activates Olfr670 by binding to its receptor site, inducing a conformational change that amplifies the protein's functional activity without affecting gene expression or transcription. | ||||||
Octanal | 124-13-0 | sc-250612 sc-250612A | 25 ml 100 ml | $26.00 $34.00 | ||
Octanal activates Olfr670 through direct interaction with its receptor, inducing a conformational change that enhances the protein's functional activity without affecting its gene expression levels. | ||||||
(±)-Citronellal | 106-23-0 | sc-234400 | 100 ml | $51.00 | ||
Citronellal is a direct activator of Olfr670, binding to its receptor site and inducing a conformational change that enhances the protein's functional activity. This activation does not affect gene expression or transcription. | ||||||
Heptaldehyde | 111-71-7 | sc-250089 sc-250089A | 2 ml 100 ml | $30.00 $59.00 | ||
Heptanal functions as a direct activator of Olfr670, interacting with its receptor and triggering intracellular pathways that amplify the protein's functional activity without modulating gene expression. | ||||||
Cinnamic Aldehyde | 104-55-2 | sc-294033 sc-294033A | 100 g 500 g | $104.00 $228.00 | ||
Cinnamaldehyde specifically activates Olfr670 by binding to its receptor site, leading to a conformational change that amplifies the protein's functional activity without affecting gene expression or transcription. | ||||||
Ethyl propionate | 105-37-3 | sc-214997 sc-214997A | 25 ml 500 ml | $15.00 $40.00 | ||
Ethyl Propionate activates Olfr670 through direct interaction with its receptor, inducing a conformational change that enhances the protein's functional activity without affecting its gene expression levels. | ||||||