Olfr68 Activators
Olfr68 is an olfactory receptor protein that plays a crucial role in the detection of specific odors in the nasal epithelium. As part of the larger family of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), Olfr68 is involved in the complex process of olfaction, where it contributes to the perception of a diverse range of odorant molecules. The activation of Olfr68, like other olfactory receptors, involves the binding of odorant molecules to the receptor, which leads to a conformational change in the protein structure. This change is pivotal for initiating the signal transduction cascade that eventually results in the generation of a nerve impulse, conveying the signal to the brain where it is interpreted as a distinct smell.
The general mechanism of activation for Olfr68, as with other olfactory receptors, revolves around the interaction between the receptor and specific chemical ligands. When an odorant molecule binds to Olfr68, it causes a change in the receptor's conformation. This conformational shift is critical as it triggers the activation of a G protein, which in turn activates a series of downstream signaling molecules. These molecules amplify the signal through a cascade, ultimately leading to an increase in intracellular levels of second messengers like cyclic AMP (cAMP).
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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 | $107.00 $225.00 | ||
Isopentyl acetate binds specifically to Olfr68, causing direct activation by altering the receptor's structure to initiate signal transmission. | ||||||
Ethyl butyrate | 105-54-4 | sc-214986 sc-214986A | 1 kg 4 kg | $100.00 $210.00 | ||
Ethyl butyrate interacts with Olfr68, leading to its activation through a direct binding mechanism, facilitating signal transduction. | ||||||
Hexanal | 66-25-1 | sc-252885 | 2 ml | $27.00 | ||
Hexanal directly activates Olfr68 by binding to its active site, triggering a structural change that results in signal transduction initiation. | ||||||
D-Limonene | 5989-27-5 | sc-205283 sc-205283A | 100 ml 500 ml | $84.00 $129.00 | 3 | |
Limonene engages with Olfr68, activating it through direct interaction, which induces a conformational shift essential for signal propagation. | ||||||
Methyl Salicylate | 119-36-8 | sc-204802 sc-204802A | 250 ml 500 ml | $47.00 $70.00 | ||
Methyl salicylate activates Olfr68 by directly interacting with its binding site, causing a change in the receptor's configuration for signal transmission. | ||||||
Vanillin | 121-33-5 | sc-251423 sc-251423A | 100 g 500 g | $44.00 $124.00 | 1 | |
Vanillin binds and activates Olfr68 by altering its structural conformation, which is crucial for initiating downstream signal transduction. | ||||||
Cinnamic Aldehyde | 104-55-2 | sc-294033 sc-294033A | 100 g 500 g | $104.00 $228.00 | ||
Cinnamic Aldehyde activates Olfr68 through direct binding, leading to a conformational change in the receptor essential for signal initiation. | ||||||
Geraniol | 106-24-1 | sc-235242 sc-235242A | 25 g 100 g | $45.00 $119.00 | ||
Geraniol directly interacts with Olfr68, activating it by inducing a structural modification necessary for triggering signal transduction. | ||||||
Linalool | 78-70-6 | sc-250250 sc-250250A sc-250250B | 5 g 100 g 500 g | $47.00 $72.00 $110.00 | ||
Linalool binds to Olfr68, directly activating the receptor through a conformational alteration, initiating the signal transduction process. | ||||||
Citral | 5392-40-5 | sc-252620 | 1 kg | $212.00 | ||
Citral activates Olfr68 by directly binding to it, causing a structural change that is critical for the initiation of signal transduction. | ||||||