Date published: 2025-12-24

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OR2A42 Inhibitors

The OR2A42 inhibitors pertain to a specialized class of chemical compounds designed to selectively interact with the OR2A42 receptor, a specific olfactory receptor protein found in the sensory epithelium of the olfactory system. The OR2A42 receptor is one of the many types of receptors involved in the complex mechanism of olfaction, which is the sense of smell. These inhibitors are engineered to bind to this receptor, thereby altering its function. By binding to the OR2A42 receptor, these inhibitors can modulate the receptor's ability to interact with its natural ligands, which are the molecules that typically bind to these receptors to initiate a sensory response. The specificity of OR2A42 inhibitors is crucial as it allows for the precise modulation of the receptor's activity without influencing other receptors in the olfactory system, thus maintaining the integrity of the olfactory process while only targeting the activity of OR2A42. The development of OR2A42 inhibitors is a testament to the advancements in molecular biology and chemistry, which allow for the creation of highly selective and precise compounds. These inhibitors are typically the result of extensive research into the structure and function of the OR2A42 receptor, including the identification of the active sites and the molecular interactions that define the binding of ligands. This level of understanding is crucial for the design of inhibitors that can effectively bind to the receptor with high affinity. The design process often involves computational modeling and iterative synthesis, followed by binding assays to confirm the efficacy of the interaction. The molecular structure of OR2A42 inhibitors may vary widely, with each variant designed to interact with the receptor in a slightly different manner, which can lead to a range of effects on the receptor's activity. Through these precise molecular interactions, OR2A42 inhibitors contribute to our understanding of olfactory receptor biology and the broader field of sensory science.
Product NameCAS #Catalog #QUANTITYPriceCitationsRATING

Caffeine

58-08-2sc-202514
sc-202514A
sc-202514B
sc-202514C
sc-202514D
50 g
100 g
250 g
1 kg
5 kg
$32.00
$66.00
$95.00
$188.00
$760.00
13
(1)

Caffeine may inhibit the functional activity of OR2A42 by competitively binding to adenosine receptors, which are known to modulate olfactory signaling. This competitive inhibition can alter the perception of odors by affecting the signaling events in olfactory sensory neurons where OR2A42 is expressed.

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)

Copper(II) sulfate can bind to and block sulfhydryl groups on proteins, potentially altering the conformation of OR2A42 and inhibiting its function as an odorant receptor by affecting its ability to interact with odorant molecules.

Zinc

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

Zinc acetate is known to interact with sulfhydryl groups on proteins. It may inhibit OR2A42 by modifying the receptor's active sites, which could prevent odorant molecule binding and signal transduction.

Lidocaine

137-58-6sc-204056
sc-204056A
50 mg
1 g
$50.00
$128.00
(0)

Lidocaine, as a local anesthetic, can inhibit sodium channels on neurons. By blocking these channels on olfactory sensory neurons, it may indirectly inhibit the signaling cascade that OR2A42 is involved in, leading to reduced receptor activity.

Quinine

130-95-0sc-212616
sc-212616A
sc-212616B
sc-212616C
sc-212616D
1 g
5 g
10 g
25 g
50 g
$77.00
$102.00
$163.00
$347.00
$561.00
1
(0)

Quinine, which blocks potassium channels, could inhibit the depolarization of olfactory sensory neurons and, as a consequence, indirectly inhibit the activity of OR2A42 by preventing the initiation of olfactory signal transduction.

α-Iodoacetamide

144-48-9sc-203320
25 g
$250.00
1
(1)

Iodoacetamide irreversibly modifies cysteine residues in proteins. By alkylating cysteine residues in OR2A42, it could prevent the proper functioning of the receptor by altering its structure or blocking its active site.

Silver nitrate

7761-88-8sc-203378
sc-203378A
sc-203378B
25 g
100 g
500 g
$112.00
$371.00
$1060.00
1
(1)

Silver nitrate can interact with and precipitate proteins. This interaction may inhibit OR2A42 by causing conformational changes or aggregation, thus impacting the receptor's ability to bind to odorant molecules.

Ruthenium red

11103-72-3sc-202328
sc-202328A
500 mg
1 g
$184.00
$245.00
13
(1)

Ruthenium red is an inhibitor of calcium channels. By inhibiting calcium influx in olfactory sensory neurons, it could indirectly decrease the functional activity of OR2A42, as calcium signaling is essential for olfactory 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)

Capsaicin is an agonist for TRPV1 receptors but can also affect other sensory neurons. It may lead to a desensitization of the sensory pathways that include OR2A42, ultimately reducing the receptor's functional response to odorant stimuli.