Olfr678 Activators
Olfr678 is a critical member of the olfactory receptor family, primarily 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 distinguish a wide range of scents in the environment. The primary function of Olfr678 is to recognize and respond to specific odorant molecules. When an odorant molecule binds to Olfr678's receptor, 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. Olfr678, 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 Olfr678 relies on the specific ligand-receptor interaction. When an odorant molecule binds to Olfr678'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 Olfr678 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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α-Pinene | 80-56-8 | sc-233784 sc-233784A | 5 ml 250 ml | $52.00 $115.00 | 2 | |
Alpha-Pinene activates Olfr678 by binding to its receptor, initiating intracellular signaling pathways. This activation enhances the olfactory receptor's functional sensitivity to specific odorant molecules, without affecting gene expression levels, allowing for improved odor detection. | ||||||
(−)-Carvone | 6485-40-1 | sc-293985 sc-293985A | 25 ml 500 ml | $51.00 $230.00 | 2 | |
(-)-Carvone directly activates Olfr678 by binding to its receptor and initiating intracellular signaling events. This activation enhances the olfactory receptor's functionality, enabling it to detect and respond to specific odorants more efficiently, without modulating gene expression or transcription. | ||||||
Isopentyl acetate | 123-92-2 | sc-250190 sc-250190A | 100 ml 500 ml | $107.00 $225.00 | ||
Isopentyl acetate serves as a direct activator of Olfr678, binding to its receptor and initiating intracellular signaling pathways. This activation amplifies the olfactory receptor's functional sensitivity to specific odorant molecules, without affecting gene expression levels. | ||||||
Cinnamic Aldehyde | 104-55-2 | sc-294033 sc-294033A | 100 g 500 g | $104.00 $228.00 | ||
Cinnamic Aldehyde functions as a direct activator of Olfr678 by binding to its receptor and initiating intracellular signaling events. This activation augments the olfactory receptor's functional sensitivity to specific odorant molecules, allowing it to detect and respond to them more effectively, without affecting gene expression levels. | ||||||
Vanillin | 121-33-5 | sc-251423 sc-251423A | 100 g 500 g | $44.00 $124.00 | 1 | |
Vanillin is a direct activator of Olfr678 that interacts with its receptor, leading to intracellular signaling activation. This enhances the olfactory receptor's functionality, enabling it to detect and respond to specific odorant molecules more effectively, without modulating gene expression or transcription. | ||||||
Eugenol | 97-53-0 | sc-203043 sc-203043A sc-203043B | 1 g 100 g 500 g | $32.00 $62.00 $218.00 | 2 | |
Eugenol directly activates Olfr678 by binding to its receptor site, initiating intracellular signaling pathways. This activation enhances the olfactory receptor's functional sensitivity to specific odorant molecules, without affecting gene expression levels, allowing for improved odor detection. | ||||||
Citral | 5392-40-5 | sc-252620 | 1 kg | $212.00 | ||
Citral serves as a direct activator of Olfr678, binding to its receptor and initiating intracellular signaling cascades. This activation amplifies the olfactory receptor's functional sensitivity to specific odorant molecules, enabling it to detect and respond to them more efficiently, without modulating gene expression levels. | ||||||
N-Acetyl-L-cysteine | 616-91-1 | sc-202232 sc-202232A sc-202232C sc-202232B | 5 g 25 g 1 kg 100 g | $34.00 $74.00 $270.00 $114.00 | 34 | |
N-Acetyl-L-cysteine directly activates Olfr678 by modulating cellular redox states. This chemical enhances the olfactory receptor's sensitivity by reducing oxidative stress, which positively influences its functional activity without affecting gene expression levels. | ||||||
2-Phenylethanol | 60-12-8 | sc-238198 | 250 ml | $69.00 | ||
2-Phenylethanol directly activates Olfr678 by binding to its receptor site, initiating intracellular signaling cascades. This activation enhances the olfactory receptor's functional sensitivity to specific odorant molecules, allowing it to detect and respond to them more effectively, without affecting gene expression or transcription. | ||||||
Geraniol | 106-24-1 | sc-235242 sc-235242A | 25 g 100 g | $45.00 $119.00 | ||
Geraniol directly activates Olfr678 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. | ||||||