OR2T8 Activators
OR2T8 Activators constitute a specific category of chemical compounds that have garnered attention in the realm of molecular biology and cellular research. These activators are tailored to modulate the activity of the OR2T8 gene, with OR2T8 referring to Olfactory Receptor Family 2 Subfamily T Member 8. This gene belongs to the olfactory receptor gene family, which is primarily responsible for encoding proteins that detect and respond to odorants in the olfactory system. OR2T8 Activators represent a group of molecules designed to enhance or stimulate the expression and function of the OR2T8 gene, ultimately leading to an increase in the activity of the associated olfactory receptor protein.
The mechanism through which OR2T8 Activators exert their effects typically involves their interaction with specific regulatory elements within the OR2T8 gene, such as the promoter or enhancer sequences. These interactions facilitate the upregulation of gene transcription, resulting in heightened synthesis of the OR2T8 protein. The OR2T8 protein is believed to be a part of the olfactory system and may play a role in detecting specific odorant molecules. As scientists delve deeper into the functions and potential implications of OR2T8 activation, the development and refinement of OR2T8 Activators hold promise for advancing our understanding of olfaction and the mechanisms underlying the perception of odors, contributing to the exploration of sensory biology and its role in our daily lives.
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| Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
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Retinoic Acid, all trans | 302-79-4 | sc-200898 sc-200898A sc-200898B sc-200898C | 500 mg 5 g 10 g 100 g | $66.00 $325.00 $587.00 $1018.00 | 28 | |
Retinoic acid, involved in cellular differentiation and development, might influence OR2T8 expression in olfactory epithelial cells as part of developmental processes. | ||||||
Forskolin | 66575-29-9 | sc-3562 sc-3562A sc-3562B sc-3562C sc-3562D | 5 mg 50 mg 1 g 2 g 5 g | $78.00 $153.00 $740.00 $1413.00 $2091.00 | 73 | |
Forskolin increases cAMP levels, potentially enhancing the expression of olfactory receptors like OR2T8 through cAMP-dependent pathways in olfactory sensory neurons. | ||||||
(−)-Epigallocatechin Gallate | 989-51-5 | sc-200802 sc-200802A sc-200802B sc-200802C sc-200802D sc-200802E | 10 mg 50 mg 100 mg 500 mg 1 g 10 g | $43.00 $73.00 $126.00 $243.00 $530.00 $1259.00 | 11 | |
As a polyphenol, it could modulate gene expression and cellular signaling, possibly affecting OR2T8 expression as part of sensory function regulation. | ||||||
Sodium Butyrate | 156-54-7 | sc-202341 sc-202341B sc-202341A sc-202341C | 250 mg 5 g 25 g 500 g | $31.00 $47.00 $84.00 $222.00 | 19 | |
As a histone deacetylase inhibitor, sodium butyrate may increase chromatin accessibility, potentially leading to upregulated expression of genes like OR2T8. | ||||||
Zinc | 7440-66-6 | sc-213177 | 100 g | $48.00 | ||
Zinc is crucial for sensory function, and its supplementation might enhance OR2T8 expression as part of maintaining or enhancing olfactory receptor function. | ||||||
Cholecalciferol | 67-97-0 | sc-205630 sc-205630A sc-205630B | 1 g 5 g 10 g | $71.00 $163.00 $296.00 | 2 | |
Vitamin D3, through its nuclear receptor, might influence the expression of genes involved in sensory functions, potentially including OR2T8. | ||||||
(±)-Methyl Jasmonate | 39924-52-2 | sc-205386 sc-205386A sc-205386B sc-205386C sc-205386D sc-205386E sc-205386F | 1 g 5 g 10 g 50 g 100 g 500 g 1 kg | $36.00 $105.00 $204.00 $890.00 $1671.00 $7081.00 $12491.00 | ||
This volatile organic compound, known for its role in plant defense, might interact with olfactory receptors and could potentially influence OR2T8 expression as part of olfactory adaptation. | ||||||
Capsaicin | 404-86-4 | sc-3577 sc-3577C sc-3577D sc-3577A | 50 mg 250 mg 500 mg 1 g | $96.00 $160.00 $240.00 $405.00 | 26 | |
As a pungent compound in chili peppers, capsaicin might affect sensory receptor expression, potentially including olfactory receptors like OR2T8, as part of sensory system modulation. | ||||||
(±)-Menthol | 89-78-1 | sc-250299 sc-250299A | 100 g 250 g | $39.00 $68.00 | ||
Menthol, known for its cooling sensation, might influence the expression of certain olfactory receptors, including OR2T8, as part of sensory perception mechanisms. | ||||||
Caffeine | 58-08-2 | sc-202514 sc-202514A sc-202514B sc-202514C sc-202514D | 50 g 100 g 250 g 1 kg 5 kg | $33.00 $67.00 $97.00 $192.00 $775.00 | 13 | |
Caffeine, by modulating neural activity, could potentially influence the expression of sensory receptors, including OR2T8, in the olfactory system. | ||||||