Date published: 2025-9-10

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OR4F6 Inhibitors

OR4F6 inhibitors pertain to a category of chemical agents that are designed to interact specifically with the olfactory receptor protein designated as OR4F6. The OR4F6 belongs to a larger family of G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), which are characterized by their seven-transmembrane domain structure and their pivotal role in cellular signal transduction processes. The OR4F6 receptor is one of the many olfactory receptors that are responsible for the detection of odor molecules, playing a key part in the sense of smell. The inhibitors of OR4F6 are molecules that bind to this receptor and impede its normal function, effectively blocking the receptor's ability to bind with its specific odorant molecules. By doing so, these inhibitors can modulate the receptor's activity without eliciting the typical response that would occur upon odorant binding. The development and study of OR4F6 inhibitors are rooted in the intricate understanding of molecular interactions and receptor dynamics. These chemicals are structured to have an affinity for the OR4F6 receptor's binding site, which is typically a highly specific pocket where the endogenous odorant ligands bind. The inhibitors might mimic the shape and electronic distribution of natural odorants but differ in such a way that they prevent the receptor from undergoing the conformational change required for signal initiation. The specificity of these inhibitors is crucial, as the human olfactory system has a vast repertoire of receptors, each with a unique ligand preference. The design of OR4F6 inhibitors, therefore, requires a meticulous approach to ensure that they do not cross-react with other GPCRs, maintaining a high degree of selectivity for the OR4F6 receptor. These molecules can be used to dissect the complex signaling pathways mediated by olfactory receptors and to further our understanding of how these receptors contribute to the intricate network of sensory perception.

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Nifedipine

21829-25-4sc-3589
sc-3589A
1 g
5 g
$58.00
$170.00
15
(1)

Calcium channel blocker that inhibits calcium influx through L-type calcium channels. OR4F6 is a G protein-coupled receptor potentially linked to calcium signaling; thus, nifedipine could decrease OR4F6-mediated signaling by reducing available intracellular calcium.

Y-27632, free base

146986-50-7sc-3536
sc-3536A
5 mg
50 mg
$182.00
$693.00
88
(1)

Inhibitor of ROCK (Rho-associated protein kinase), which plays a role in actin cytoskeleton organization. Since GPCR signaling including OR4F6 can involve cytoskeletal changes for receptor internalization and signaling, Y-27632 could indirectly inhibit OR4F6 by stabilizing the actin cytoskeleton and inhibiting receptor internalization.

Pertussis Toxin (islet-activating protein)

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

Inhibits Gi/o type G proteins by ADP-ribosylation. OR4F6, as a GPCR, may signal through Gi/o proteins, and pertussis toxin could inhibit this signaling pathway, leading to decreased OR4F6 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)

Activates adenylyl cyclase, increasing cAMP levels and activating PKA. This can lead to phosphorylation and desensitization of GPCRs like OR4F6, leading to decreased receptor activity.

Propranolol

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

Non-selective beta-adrenergic receptor antagonist that may block GPCRs like OR4F6 if they share similar signaling pathways. This could indirectly prevent OR4F6 activation.

GW 9662

22978-25-2sc-202641
5 mg
$68.00
30
(2)

PPARγ antagonist, which may influence GPCR function by affecting transcriptional regulation of signaling components. As a result, GW9662 could indirectly reduce OR4F6 functionality by altering its signaling environment.

L-NG-Nitroarginine Methyl Ester (L-NAME)

51298-62-5sc-200333
sc-200333A
sc-200333B
1 g
5 g
25 g
$47.00
$105.00
$322.00
45
(1)

Inhibits nitric oxide synthase, potentially affecting cyclic GMP levels and thus GPCR signaling. As OR4F6 may be influenced by nitric oxide pathways, L-NAME could indirectly inhibit OR4F6 signaling.

PD 98059

167869-21-8sc-3532
sc-3532A
1 mg
5 mg
$39.00
$90.00
212
(2)

MEK inhibitor, which could impede MAPK/ERK pathway activation downstream of GPCR signaling. Since OR4F6 is a GPCR, PD98059 could diminish OR4F6-mediated responses by inhibiting this pathway.

Clozapine

5786-21-0sc-200402
sc-200402A
50 mg
500 mg
$68.00
$357.00
11
(1)

Antipsychotic that antagonizes various GPCRs, and could block OR4F6 if it shares allosteric modulation or downstream signaling components, leading to reduced OR4F6 activity.

KT 5720

108068-98-0sc-3538
sc-3538A
sc-3538B
50 µg
100 µg
500 µg
$97.00
$144.00
$648.00
47
(2)

PKA inhibitor that can prevent phosphorylation events downstream of GPCRs like OR4F6, potentially leading to a reduction in OR4F6 signaling capacity.