Date published: 2025-12-24

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OR2AG2 Inhibitors

OR2AG2 inhibitors are diverse compounds that inhibit the olfactory receptor OR2AG2 through various mechanisms affecting the receptor's signaling and cellular context. Capsaicin acts by binding to TRPV1, triggering calcium influx that desensitizes GPCRs, including OR2AG2. Chloroquine disrupts endosomal acidification, affecting OR2AG2 trafficking and reducing its functional activity on the cell surface. Lidocaine reduces neuronal excitability, which in turn can diminish neurotransmitter release and OR2AG2 signaling. Forskolin raises cAMP levels, leading to OR2AG2 desensitization via PKA activation. Conversely, propranolol lowers cAMP production, potentially decreasing OR2AG2 phosphorylation and activity. Curcumin disrupts lipid rafts in membranes, which can inhibit OR2AG2 signaling due to altered receptor localization. Furthermore, resveratrol inhibits the PI3K/Akt pathway, affecting OR2AG2 traffickingand recycling, thus decreasing its activity. Lovastatin's inhibition of cholesterol synthesis can alter membrane fluidity, potentially reducing OR2AG2 function. Genistein, as a tyrosine kinase inhibitor, may prevent phosphorylation within the GPCR signaling cascade, affecting OR2AG2 activity. Verapamil can lower intracellular calcium levels, which are essential for GPCR function, thereby reducing OR2AG2 signaling. Ibuprofen, through the reduction of prostaglandin synthesis, can lead to decreased OR2AG2 activity by impacting receptor coupling. Lastly, cimetidine by antagonizing histamine H2 receptors, can indirectly inhibit OR2AG2 through the reduction of cAMP-dependent signaling pathways.
Product NameCAS #Catalog #QUANTITYPriceCitationsRATING

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 selectively binds to the transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1) receptor, which can lead to an influx of calcium ions. Elevated intracellular calcium can down-regulate G-protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) activity, including OR2AG2, through calcium-mediated desensitization mechanisms.

Chloroquine

54-05-7sc-507304
250 mg
$68.00
2
(0)

Chloroquine is known to alkalinize intracellular vesicles, impairing endosomal acidification. This can affect the trafficking and recycling of GPCRs, such as OR2AG2, thereby reducing its presence on the cell surface and its functional activity.

Lidocaine

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

Lidocaine acts as a sodium channel blocker, which can dampen neuronal excitability. Reduced neuronal firing can decrease the release of neurotransmitters that regulate GPCR activity, thus potentially diminishing OR2AG2 signaling indirectly.

Forskolin

66575-29-9sc-3562
sc-3562A
sc-3562B
sc-3562C
sc-3562D
5 mg
50 mg
1 g
2 g
5 g
$76.00
$150.00
$725.00
$1385.00
$2050.00
73
(3)

Forskolin activates adenylate cyclase, increasing cAMP levels. Elevated cAMP can activate protein kinase A (PKA), which has been shown to phosphorylate and desensitize GPCRs. This could lead to the functional inhibition of OR2AG2 by promoting its desensitization.

Propranolol

525-66-6sc-507425
100 mg
$180.00
(0)

Propranolol is a beta-adrenergic receptor antagonist that can down-regulate cAMP production. This might lead to a reduction in PKA activity, which can influence the phosphorylation state and activity of various GPCRs, potentially including OR2AG2.

Curcumin

458-37-7sc-200509
sc-200509A
sc-200509B
sc-200509C
sc-200509D
sc-200509F
sc-200509E
1 g
5 g
25 g
100 g
250 g
1 kg
2.5 kg
$36.00
$68.00
$107.00
$214.00
$234.00
$862.00
$1968.00
47
(1)

Curcumin has been shown to disrupt lipid rafts in cellular membranes. Since GPCRs, including OR2AG2, are often localized in these rafts for proper signaling, disruption can inhibit the functional activity of the receptor.

Resveratrol

501-36-0sc-200808
sc-200808A
sc-200808B
100 mg
500 mg
5 g
$60.00
$185.00
$365.00
64
(2)

Resveratrol interferes with the activation of the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway, which can regulate GPCR internalization and recycling. Inhibition of this pathway can decrease the functional activity of receptors like OR2AG2 by affecting their cellular trafficking.

Lovastatin

75330-75-5sc-200850
sc-200850A
sc-200850B
5 mg
25 mg
100 mg
$28.00
$88.00
$332.00
12
(1)

Lovastatin inhibits HMG-CoA reductase, leading to reduced cholesterol biosynthesis. Since cholesterol is integral to cell membrane structure where GPCRs reside, reducing its levels can alter membrane fluidity and potentially inhibit GPCR function, including OR2AG2.

Genistein

446-72-0sc-3515
sc-3515A
sc-3515B
sc-3515C
sc-3515D
sc-3515E
sc-3515F
100 mg
500 mg
1 g
5 g
10 g
25 g
100 g
$26.00
$92.00
$120.00
$310.00
$500.00
$908.00
$1821.00
46
(1)

Genistein is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor that can prevent phosphorylation of proteins involved in GPCR signaling. This may lead to a reduction in OR2AG2 signaling by affecting the receptor's conformation or its association with G proteins.

Verapamil

52-53-9sc-507373
1 g
$367.00
(0)

Verapamil, a calcium channel blocker, may modulate intracellular calcium levels that are crucial for GPCR function. Lower calcium levels can result in reduced OR2AG2 activity due to decreased receptor sensitivity or altered G protein coupl