Date published: 2025-12-19

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OR4A5 Inhibitors

OR4A5 inhibitors are a group of compounds that interact with the GPCR signaling mechanism of OR4A5, influencing its function indirectly through various cellular pathways. For instance, allosteric modulators, though not currently identified with a specific CAS number for OR4A5, are designed to bind to the GPCR at a site other than the orthosteric ligand site, which can result in conformational changes reducing the receptor's ability to engage with its native ligand or G proteins, thus inhibiting its signaling. Compounds like sodium orthovanadate and genistein can maintain the phosphorylation state or prevent phosphorylation of tyrosine residues, respectively, which could lead to a reduction in OR4A5 activity if it is regulated by such post-translational modifications. In addition to compounds that affect phosphorylation states, agents like methyl-β-cyclodextrin disrupt the structural integrity of plasma membrane microdomains essential for optimal GPCR functioning, which may inhibit OR4A5 by altering its localization and environment necessary for signal transduction. LY294002 and U73122 impede signaling pathways downstream of GOR4A5 by inhibiting PI3K and PLC, respectively, which are intracellular signaling molecules that can be activated by GPCRs to propagate a cellular response. Inhibition of these pathways can reduce the functional activity of OR4A5 by preventing the downstream signaling events that lead to the receptor's physiological effects.

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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 is known to activate TRPV1 (transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily V member 1), leading to calcium influx. OR4A5, as an olfactory receptor, can be sensitive to intracellular calcium levels. High calcium can lead to desensitization of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), thereby inhibiting OR4A5 signaling.

Chloroquine

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

Chloroquine is an endosomal acidification inhibitor, which can increase the pH of endosomes. This disruption of endosomal acidification can impact GPCR recycling, including OR4A5, leading to reduced receptor availability at the cell surface and decreased function.

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 directly activates adenylyl cyclase, which increases cAMP levels. Elevated cAMP can lead to the activation of PKA, which can phosphorylate GPCRs like OR4A5, leading to receptor desensitization and inhibition of its functional activity.

Propranolol

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

As a non-selective beta-adrenergic antagonist, propranolol can decrease cAMP levels by inhibiting adenylyl cyclase via GPCR signaling, which can reduce OR4A5 activity if OR4A5 signaling is cAMP-dependent.

Pertussis Toxin (islet-activating protein)

70323-44-3sc-200837
50 µg
$442.00
3
(1)

Pertussis toxin irreversibly ADP-ribosylates the alpha subunit of the Gi/o class of G proteins, inhibiting their activity. As OR4A5 is a GPCR, its signaling could be inhibited due to the disruption of Gi/o protein-mediated inhibition of adenylyl cyclase, thereby reducing signaling efficacy.

Suramin sodium

129-46-4sc-507209
sc-507209F
sc-507209A
sc-507209B
sc-507209C
sc-507209D
sc-507209E
50 mg
100 mg
250 mg
1 g
10 g
25 g
50 g
$149.00
$210.00
$714.00
$2550.00
$10750.00
$21410.00
$40290.00
5
(1)

Suramin inhibits G protein activation by binding to GPCRs, including OR4A5, and preventing G protein coupling, leading to a decrease in OR4A5-mediated signal transduction.

SCH 23390

125941-87-9sc-200408
sc-200408A
5 mg
25 mg
$175.00
$719.00
2
(1)

SCH-23390 is a dopamine D1 receptor antagonist that also inhibits GPCR signaling, including OR4A5, by blocking G protein-coupling and subsequent intracellular signaling cascades.

Ketoconazole

65277-42-1sc-200496
sc-200496A
50 mg
500 mg
$62.00
$260.00
21
(1)

Ketoconazole inhibits cytochrome P450 enzymes, which are involved in steroid biosynthesis. This inhibition can lead to altered membrane lipid composition and potentially affect GPCR function, including OR4A5.

Phloretin

60-82-2sc-3548
sc-3548A
200 mg
1 g
$63.00
$250.00
13
(1)

Phloretin inhibits various transporters and may alter the cell membrane's biophysical properties. This can indirectly influence GPCR activity, such as OR4A5, by changing the receptor's microenvironment and its ability to signal.

Amiloride

2609-46-3sc-337527
1 g
$290.00
7
(1)

Amiloride is a diuretic that blocks epithelial sodium channels. By altering ionic gradients, amiloride can modify the membrane potential and indirectly affect GPCR signaling, potentially reducing OR4A5 activity.