OR10Q1 Activators
OR10Q1 include a variety of compounds commonly found in natural oils and flavorings, each capable of binding to the receptor and initiating a cascade of cellular events that are part of olfactory perception. Beta-ionone, for instance, is a fragrance compound that can engage the odorant binding site of OR10Q1, triggering a conformational change in the protein structure. This change is pivotal for the activation of downstream signal transduction in olfactory sensory neurons. Similarly, citral, a key component of lemongrass oil, and eugenol from clove oil, can activate OR10Q1 by binding to its ligand-binding domain. These interactions promote the G-protein activation that is critical for the propagation of olfactory signals. Other activators such as geraniol, a floral-scented alcohol, and limonene, a citrus-scented compound, also bind to OR10Q1, leading to the activation of G-protein coupled receptor signaling pathways.
Methyl anthranilate, with its grape-like aroma, and alpha-pinene, a pine scent contributor, can activate OR10Q1 by interacting directly with the receptor's active site. Alpha-terpineol, benzaldehyde, and cinnamaldehyde similarly can bind to the receptor, causing a change that activates the G-protein signaling mechanism. Ethyl vanillin, another OR10Q1 activator, engages the olfactory receptor site to initiate the signaling process essential for olfactory perception. Lastly, hexyl acetate's fruity odor is detected through its ability to attach to the binding site of OR10Q1, leading to the activation of the associated G-protein coupled receptor signaling pathways. The convergence of these various compounds on OR10Q1 demonstrates the receptor's role in discerning a diverse array of scents through a unified molecular mechanism.
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| Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
beta-Ionone | 14901-07-6 | sc-291976 | 25 ml | $83.00 | ||
Beta-ionone is a fragrance compound that can activate OR10Q1 by binding to the odorant binding site, causing a conformational change in the protein that leads to signal transduction in olfactory sensory neurons. | ||||||
Citral | 5392-40-5 | sc-252620 | 1 kg | $212.00 | ||
Citral, a component of lemongrass oil, can activate OR10Q1 as it is structurally similar to known ligands that bind to olfactory receptors, leading to the activation of the G-protein coupled receptor cascade. | ||||||
Eugenol | 97-53-0 | sc-203043 sc-203043A sc-203043B | 1 g 100 g 500 g | $31.00 $61.00 $214.00 | 2 | |
Eugenol is a phenolic compound found in clove oil that can activate OR10Q1 by binding to its ligand-binding domain, which triggers G-protein activation and subsequent signal transduction pathways in olfactory cells. | ||||||
Geraniol | 106-24-1 | sc-235242 sc-235242A | 25 g 100 g | $44.00 $117.00 | ||
Geraniol, a monoterpenoid and an alcohol, can activate OR10Q1 by interacting with the ligand-binding region of the olfactory receptor, leading to activation of the G-protein coupled receptor and signal transduction. | ||||||
D-Limonene | 5989-27-5 | sc-205283 sc-205283A | 100 ml 500 ml | $82.00 $126.00 | 3 | |
Limonene, a prominent compound in citrus oils, can activate OR10Q1 by binding to the olfactory receptor and initiating a conformational change that activates the G-protein signaling pathway. | ||||||
α-Pinene | 80-56-8 | sc-233784 sc-233784A | 5 ml 250 ml | $51.00 $113.00 | 2 | |
Alpha-Pinene, a common terpene in pine, can activate OR10Q1 by interacting with the ligand-binding domain, promoting G-protein coupling and subsequent olfactory signal transduction. | ||||||
Cinnamic Aldehyde | 104-55-2 | sc-294033 sc-294033A | 100 g 500 g | $102.00 $224.00 | ||
Cinnamaldehyde, the compound that gives cinnamon its flavor, can activate OR10Q1 by binding to the receptor, causing a conformational change, and activating the G-protein signaling mechanism. | ||||||
3-Ethoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde | 121-32-4 | sc-238538 | 100 g | $31.00 | ||
3-Ethoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde, an analog of vanillin, can activate OR10Q1 by binding to the olfactory receptor site, initiating the G-protein coupled receptor pathway for olfactory signal transduction. | ||||||
Hexyl acetate | 142-92-7 | sc-215149 sc-215149A | 25 ml 500 ml | $32.00 $57.00 | ||
Hexyl acetate, with its fruity odor, can activate OR10Q1 by attaching to the receptor's binding site and activating the G-protein coupled receptor signaling pathway involved in the sense of smell. | ||||||