Olfr849 is a crucial member of the olfactory receptor gene family, responsible for our sense of smell. This receptor plays a pivotal role in detecting specific odorant molecules and transmitting signals to the brain, allowing us to perceive and distinguish various scents in our environment. The activation of Olfr849 involves various mechanisms, including direct binding of odorant molecules to the receptor, modulation of olfactory ciliary ion channels, and influence on intracellular signaling pathways such as cAMP-PKA and MAPK. These complex pathways converge to result in the functional activation of Olfr849, enabling the perception of distinct odors associated with the activating chemicals.
Understanding the intricate activation mechanisms of Olfr849 provides insights into the complexities of olfaction, highlighting the sophisticated processes underlying our sense of smell. This knowledge contributes to our understanding of sensory perception and sensory processing, emphasizing the remarkable capabilities of our olfactory system in perceiving and distinguishing a wide range of scents in our environment.
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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 activates Olfr849 through the modulation of olfactory ciliary ion channels. It enhances channel activity, leading to increased membrane depolarization and receptor activation. This functional activation of Olfr849 allows for the perception of distinct scents related to Ethyl Acetate. | ||||||
Isopentyl acetate | 123-92-2 | sc-250190 sc-250190A | 100 ml 500 ml | $107.00 $225.00 | ||
Isopentyl acetate activates Olfr849 by directly binding to the receptor and stabilizing its active conformation. This interaction prolongs receptor activation and downstream signaling, resulting in the functional activation of Olfr849 and the perception of specific odors associated with Isoamyl Acetate. | ||||||
Geraniol | 106-24-1 | sc-235242 sc-235242A | 25 g 100 g | $45.00 $119.00 | ||
Geraniol activates Olfr849 by acting as an allosteric modulator of the receptor, enhancing its sensitivity to odorant molecules. This modulation amplifies receptor activation and downstream signaling, ultimately leading to the functional activation of Olfr849 and the perception of specific scents. | ||||||
Octanal | 124-13-0 | sc-250612 sc-250612A | 25 ml 100 ml | $26.00 $34.00 | ||
Octanal activates Olfr849 by directly binding to the receptor, initiating a conformational change. This interaction leads to downstream signaling pathways being activated, ultimately resulting in the functional activation of Olfr849 and the perception of specific odors associated with Octanal. | ||||||
Ethyl butyrate | 105-54-4 | sc-214986 sc-214986A | 1 kg 4 kg | $100.00 $210.00 | ||
Ethyl Butyrate activates Olfr849 by directly binding to the receptor, initiating a conformational change that stabilizes its active state. This interaction prolongs receptor activation and downstream signaling, resulting in the functional activation of Olfr849 and the perception of specific odors associated with Ethyl Butyrate. | ||||||
Dipentene | 138-86-3 | sc-252747 | 4 L | $120.00 | ||
Dipentene activates Olfr849 through the modulation of olfactory ciliary ion channels. It enhances channel opening, allowing an influx of cations and subsequent receptor activation, resulting in the functional activation of Olfr849 and the perception of specific scents related to Limonene. | ||||||
2-Nonanone | 821-55-6 | sc-238184 sc-238184A | 5 g 100 g | $47.00 $84.00 | ||
2-Nonanone activates Olfr849 through the modulation of olfactory ciliary ion channels. It enhances channel activity, resulting in increased membrane depolarization and receptor activation, leading to the functional activation of Olfr849 and the perception of specific scents related to 2-Nonanone. | ||||||