Date published: 2025-12-24

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OR13J1 Inhibitors

OR13J1 inhibitors encompass a variety of chemical compounds that, by interfering with specific biochemical pathways or cellular processes, lead to the decreased functional activity of the OR13J1 protein. Compounds such as those that stabilize mast cells prevent the release of pro-inflammatory mediators, which can modulate olfactory receptor function, thereby maintaining a conducive environment for the olfactory epithelium to selectively respond to odorants. Heavy metals and metal ions that cause a loss of olfactory sensitivity do so by damaging the olfactory epithelium, leading to reduced function of OR13J1 receptors due to local inflammation and direct harm to olfactory sensory neurons. Similarly, certain sulfate compounds are known to bind to olfactory receptor sites and alter their conformation, disrupting the interaction between OR13J1 and its odorant ligands. Other inhibitors alter the protein structure and function of OR13J1 at a molecular level. Compounds capable of forming disulfide bonds with cysteine residues on olfactory receptors can modify the receptor conformation, thus preventing proper ligand binding. Thiourea derivatives also interfere with protein folding and function, potentially affecting OR13J1's conformation or stability. Additionally, uncoupling agents disrupt ATP synthesis, which is crucial for olfactory signal transduction, thereby impairing the energy-dependent processes required for OR13J1 function. Furthermore, certain organic molecules, upon metabolism, lead to systemic effects that can alter the physiological state of olfactory sensory neurons, affecting their ability to transduce signals. Collectively, these inhibitors operate through diverse mechanisms to indirectly suppress the activity of OR13J1, demonstrating the intricate nature of the modulation of olfactory receptor functionality.
Product NameCAS #Catalog #QUANTITYPriceCitationsRATING

Cromolyn disodium salt

15826-37-6sc-207459
sc-207459A
sc-207459B
sc-207459C
sc-207459D
sc-207459E
sc-207459F
1 g
5 g
25 g
50 g
100 g
500 g
1 kg
$49.00
$171.00
$612.00
$1020.00
$1836.00
$2856.00
$3468.00
(1)

This compound stabilizes mast cells, preventing the release of pro-inflammatory mediators that can modulate olfactory receptor function. The decreased inflammatory response indirectly inhibits OR13J1 by ensuring the olfactory epithelium remains less inflamed and more selective to specific odorant molecules that OR13J1 is meant to detect.

Copper(II) sulfate

7758-98-7sc-211133
sc-211133A
sc-211133B
100 g
500 g
1 kg
$45.00
$120.00
$185.00
3
(1)

Can lead to reduced function of OR13J1 receptors by causing local inflammation and direct harm to olfactory sensory neurons.

Zinc

7440-66-6sc-213177
100 g
$47.00
(0)

Zinc ions have been shown to bind to olfactory receptor sites and alter their conformation. By changing the receptor conformation, zinc sulfate can indirectly inhibit the function of OR13J1 by preventing the binding of odorant molecules to the receptor.

Methimazole

60-56-0sc-205747
sc-205747A
10 g
25 g
$69.00
$110.00
4
(0)

As a thiourea analog, this compound can interfere with the proper folding and function of proteins by altering disulfide bond formation. Methimazole could indirectly inhibit OR13J1 by affecting its conformation or stability, thus diminishing its ability to interact with odorant ligands.

2,4-Dinitrophenol, wetted

51-28-5sc-238345
250 mg
$58.00
2
(1)

This chemical uncouples oxidative phosphorylation, thereby disrupting ATP synthesis. As a consequence, the decreased cellular energy levels could indirectly inhibit OR13J1 function by impairing the energy-dependent processes required for olfactory signal transduction.

Capsaicin

404-86-4sc-3577
sc-3577C
sc-3577D
sc-3577A
50 mg
250 mg
500 mg
1 g
$94.00
$173.00
$255.00
$423.00
26
(1)

Known for its ability to activate TRPV1 receptors, capsaicin can cause a local inflammatory response in the olfactory epithelium that could indirectly inhibit OR13J1 by altering the tissue environment and potentially causing a decrease in receptor expression or function due to inflammatory mediators.

Allyl isothiocyanate

57-06-7sc-252361
sc-252361A
sc-252361B
5 g
100 g
500 g
$43.00
$66.00
$117.00
3
(1)

Can activate TRPA1 receptors. If localized to the olfactory epithelium, allyl isothiocyanate could indirectly inhibit OR13J1 by causing inflammation and possibly reducing the sensitivity or expression of the receptor due to changes in the tissue environment.

Ethylene glycol

107-21-1sc-257515
sc-257515A
500 ml
1 L
$83.00
$118.00
1
(1)

A small organic molecule that, upon metabolism, can lead to metabolic acidosis and central nervous system depression. These systemic effects could indirectly inhibit OR13J1 by altering the physiological state of the olfactory sensory neurons, potentially affecting their ability to transduce signals.

Cadmium chloride, anhydrous

10108-64-2sc-252533
sc-252533A
sc-252533B
10 g
50 g
500 g
$55.00
$179.00
$345.00
1
(1)

Cadmium is a heavy metal that can cause olfactory dysfunction by damaging olfactory sensory neurons through apoptosis or necrosis. The resultant cellular damage could indirectly inhibit OR13J1 by reducing the number of functional olfactory receptors, including OR13J1, available to bind to odorant ligands.