Olfr676 Activators
Olfr676 is a crucial member of the olfactory receptor family, predominantly expressed in the nasal epithelium, where it plays a pivotal role in the detection and discrimination of specific odorant molecules. This receptor is instrumental in the olfactory system's ability to perceive and differentiate a wide range of scents in the environment. The primary function of Olfr676 is to recognize and respond to specific odorant molecules. When an odorant molecule binds to Olfr676's receptor site, it initiates a cascade of events leading to the generation of electrical signals. These signals are subsequently transmitted to the brain, where they are processed and interpreted, allowing organisms to identify and distinguish various odors. Olfr676, like other olfactory receptors, exhibits remarkable selectivity in detecting distinct odorants, contributing to the precise sensitivity and discriminatory capabilities of the olfactory system.
The general mechanism of activation for Olfr676 relies on the specific ligand-receptor interaction. When an odorant molecule binds to Olfr676's receptor, it induces a conformational change in the receptor protein. This conformational alteration represents the pivotal step that initiates the activation process, leading to the activation of intracellular signaling pathways, such as the cAMP-dependent pathway. These pathways ultimately result in the generation of electrical signals transmitted to the brain, facilitating the perception and recognition of odors. Each odorant molecule activates Olfr676 in a unique manner, allowing for the precise discrimination of various odorants.
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| Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
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2-Heptanone | 110-43-0 | sc-238060 | 1 ml | $94.00 | ||
2-Heptanone directly activates Olfr676 by binding to its receptor, initiating an intracellular signaling cascade that enhances the protein's functional activity. This activation increases the olfactory receptor's sensitivity to specific odorants without influencing gene expression or transcription. | ||||||
Isopentyl acetate | 123-92-2 | sc-250190 sc-250190A | 100 ml 500 ml | $107.00 $225.00 | ||
IIsopentyl acetate serves as a direct activator of Olfr676, interacting with its receptor site to initiate intracellular signaling pathways. This activation enhances the olfactory receptor's functionality, allowing it to detect and respond to specific odorant molecules more efficiently, without modulating gene expression levels. | ||||||
Hexyl acetate | 142-92-7 | sc-215149 sc-215149A | 25 ml 500 ml | $32.00 $57.00 | ||
Hexyl Acetate activates Olfr676 directly by binding to its receptor, triggering intracellular signaling pathways. This activation enhances the olfactory receptor's functional activity, enabling it to recognize and respond to specific odorants with higher sensitivity, without altering gene expression or transcription. | ||||||
Ethyl butyrate | 105-54-4 | sc-214986 sc-214986A | 1 kg 4 kg | $100.00 $210.00 | ||
Ethyl Butyrate is a direct activator of Olfr676, binding to its receptor and inducing intracellular signaling pathways. This activation amplifies the olfactory receptor's functional sensitivity to specific odorant molecules, allowing it to detect and respond to them more effectively, without influencing gene expression levels. | ||||||
Ethyl hexanoate | 123-66-0 | sc-235049 | 5 ml | $51.00 | ||
Ethyl Hexanoate directly activates Olfr676 by interacting with its receptor, leading to intracellular signaling activation. This enhances the olfactory receptor's functionality, allowing it to detect and respond to specific odorants more efficiently, without altering gene expression or transcription. | ||||||
1-Octanol | 111-87-5 | sc-255858 | 1 ml | $46.00 | ||
1-Octanol serves as a direct activator of Olfr676, binding to its receptor and initiating intracellular signaling pathways. This activation amplifies the olfactory receptor's functional activity, enabling it to detect and respond to specific odorant molecules with increased sensitivity, without influencing gene expression levels. | ||||||
Propyl acetate | 109-60-4 | sc-250792 | 500 ml | $20.00 | ||
Propyl Acetate specifically activates Olfr676 by binding to its receptor site, leading to intracellular signaling activation. This enhances the olfactory receptor's functionality, allowing it to detect and respond to specific odorants more effectively, without modulating gene expression or transcription. | ||||||