Olfr671, a member of the olfactory receptor family, plays a pivotal role in the olfactory system, contributing to an organism's ability to perceive and distinguish a wide range of odorant molecules in its surroundings. This receptor is predominantly expressed in the nasal epithelium and is responsible for initiating the signal transduction pathway that culminates in the perception of odors. The primary function of Olfr671 revolves around the detection of specific odorant molecules present in the environment. When an odorant molecule binds to Olfr671's receptor site, it triggers a series of events that result in the generation of electrical signals. These signals are then relayed to the brain, where they are processed and interpreted, allowing organisms to identify and discriminate various odors. Olfr671, like other olfactory receptors, exhibits remarkable selectivity in recognizing distinct odorant molecules, contributing to the exquisite sensitivity and discriminatory capabilities of the olfactory system.
The general mechanism of activation for Olfr671 centers on the specific ligand-receptor interaction. When an odorant molecule binds to Olfr671's receptor site, it induces a conformational change in the receptor protein. This conformational alteration represents the crucial step that initiates the activation process. It subsequently leads to the activation of intracellular signaling pathways, such as the cAMP-dependent pathway, which ultimately culminate in the generation of electrical signals transmitted to the brain for odor perception. Importantly, this mechanism of activation is unique to each odorant molecule, enabling Olfr671 to discern and identify various odorants with precision.
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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 | ||
Isoamyl Acetate functions as a direct activator of Olfr671, interacting with its receptor and triggering intracellular pathways that amplify the protein's functional activity without modulating gene expression. | ||||||
Butyl acetate | 123-86-4 | sc-214637 sc-214637A | 1 ml 5 ml | $20.00 $77.00 | ||
Butyl Acetate specifically activates Olfr671 by binding to its receptor site, leading to 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 | $25.00 $33.00 | ||
Octanal activates Olfr671 through direct interaction with its receptor, inducing a conformational change that enhances the protein's functional activity without affecting its gene expression levels. | ||||||
Cinnamic Aldehyde | 104-55-2 | sc-294033 sc-294033A | 100 g 500 g | $102.00 $224.00 | ||
Cinnamaldehyde is a direct activator of Olfr671, binding to its receptor site and triggering intracellular signaling pathways that enhance the protein's functional activity without modulating gene expression. | ||||||
Ethyl butyrate | 105-54-4 | sc-214986 sc-214986A | 1 kg 4 kg | $100.00 $210.00 | ||
Ethyl Butyrate directly activates Olfr671 by binding to its receptor, initiating intracellular signaling pathways that enhance the protein's functional activity without affecting gene expression. | ||||||
Methyl Salicylate | 119-36-8 | sc-204802 sc-204802A | 250 ml 500 ml | $46.00 $69.00 | ||
Methyl Salicylate functions as a direct activator of Olfr671, interacting with its receptor and triggering intracellular pathways that amplify the protein's functional activity without modulating gene expression. | ||||||
Hexyl acetate | 142-92-7 | sc-215149 sc-215149A | 25 ml 500 ml | $32.00 $57.00 | ||
Hexyl Acetate directly activates Olfr671 by binding to its receptor, initiating intracellular signaling pathways that enhance the protein's functional activity without affecting gene expression. | ||||||
Geraniol | 106-24-1 | sc-235242 sc-235242A | 25 g 100 g | $44.00 $117.00 | ||
Geraniol specifically activates Olfr671 by binding to its receptor site, leading to a conformational change that amplifies the protein's functional activity without affecting gene expression or transcription. | ||||||
4-Methoxybenzaldehyde | 123-11-5 | sc-238884 sc-238884A sc-238884B sc-238884C | 5 g 100 g 250 g 1 kg | $29.00 $41.00 $71.00 $122.00 | ||
4-Methoxybenzaldehyde activates Olfr671 through direct interaction with its receptor, inducing a conformational change that enhances the protein's functional activity without affecting its gene expression levels. | ||||||
Ethyl propionate | 105-37-3 | sc-214997 sc-214997A | 25 ml 500 ml | $15.00 $39.00 | ||
Ethyl Propionate is a direct activator of Olfr671, binding to its receptor site and triggering intracellular signaling pathways that enhance the protein's functional activity without modulating gene expression. | ||||||