Date published: 2025-12-24

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OR4N2 Inhibitors

OR4N2 inhibitors encompass a range of chemical compounds that act on various receptors, ion channels, and cellular pathways to indirectly reduce the activity of this olfactory receptor. For instance, some inhibitors target transient receptor potential (TRP) channels, which are crucial for cellular signaling related to sensory perception. By antagonizing specific TRP channels, these inhibitors modulate intracellular calcium signaling, which is tightly linked with neural excitability and receptor function. By altering the flow of ions across the cellular membrane, these compounds indirectly lead to reduced OR4N2 activity, thus affecting its role in olfactory signaling. Additionally, certain inhibitors affect the function of nociceptive sensory neurons, which can indirectly influence OR4N2 activity. By changing the pattern of neuronal signaling, these inhibitors may downregulate OR4N2 activity, highlighting the interconnected nature of sensory transduction pathways. Other inhibitors work by altering neurotransmitter levels within neuronal circuits that can have downstream effects on OR4N2 function. Neurotoxins that selectively destroy specific subsets of neurons result in broad changes in neurotransmitter dynamics, leading to a potential decrease in OR4N2 signaling. Some compounds act by reducing neuronal excitability, which in turn can lead to a decrease in the functionality of OR4N2 through dampened neuronal signaling. Additionally, antagonists of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors impact cholinergic neurotransmission, which could indirectly affect OR4N2 activity.
Product NameCAS #Catalog #QUANTITYPriceCitationsRATING

Icilin

36945-98-9sc-201557
sc-201557A
10 mg
50 mg
$89.00
$252.00
9
(1)

This synthetic super-agonist of the transient receptor potential melastatin 8 (TRPM8) channel disrupts the signaling of G-protein-coupled receptors, including OR4N2, by altering ion flow and cellular excitability which indirectly decreases OR4N2 signaling.

Capsazepine

138977-28-3sc-201098
sc-201098A
5 mg
25 mg
$145.00
$450.00
11
(1)

A selective TRPV1 antagonist, by inhibiting this ion channel, the compound alters the intracellular calcium levels and neural excitability, which can indirectly result in the reduced function of OR4N2 by modulating neuronal signaling.

2-APB

524-95-8sc-201487
sc-201487A
20 mg
100 mg
$27.00
$52.00
37
(1)

As an inhibitor of inositol trisphosphate (IP3) receptors and TRP channels, this compound modulates intracellular calcium signaling, potentially decreasing OR4N2 receptor activity through alterations in cellular signaling cascades.

Ruthenium red

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

By inhibiting various TRP channels, this polycationic dye affects calcium influx, thereby possibly reducing the activity of OR4N2 by changing the cellular signaling milieu in olfactory sensory neurons.

HC-030031

349085-38-7sc-203994
sc-203994A
10 mg
50 mg
$87.00
$326.00
2
(1)

This selective antagonist of the TRPA1 channel can influence nociceptive sensory neurons and indirectly affect OR4N2 by modulating the neuronal environment and intracellular signaling pathways.

A-967079

1170613-55-4sc-363348
sc-363348A
sc-363348B
5 mg
25 mg
100 mg
$86.00
$365.00
$924.00
5
(0)

A selective antagonist of TRPA1, it may alter the excitability of sensory neurons and indirectly downregulate OR4N2 activity by changing the pattern of neuronal signaling.

6-Hydroxydopamine hydrochloride

28094-15-7sc-203482
100 mg
$146.00
8
(1)

By selectively destroying dopaminergic and noradrenergic neurons, this compound can potentially decrease the activity of OR4N2 indirectly by altering neurotransmitter levels and neuronal circuit function.

Cadmium chloride, anhydrous

10108-64-2sc-252533
sc-252533A
sc-252533B
10 g
50 g
500 g
$55.00
$179.00
$345.00
1
(1)

A heavy metal salt known to interfere with various calcium channels, potentially leading to the indirect inhibition of OR4N2 by disrupting calcium-dependent signaling within neurons.

Tetracaine

94-24-6sc-255645
sc-255645A
sc-255645B
sc-255645C
sc-255645D
sc-255645E
5 g
25 g
100 g
500 g
1 kg
5 kg
$66.00
$309.00
$500.00
$1000.00
$1503.00
$5000.00
(0)

By blocking voltage-gated sodium channels and reducing neuronal excitability, this compound could indirectly decrease the functionality of OR4N2 through dampened neuronal signaling.

Methyllycaconitine citrate

112825-05-5sc-253043
sc-253043A
5 mg
25 mg
$117.00
$398.00
2
(1)

An antagonist for neuronal alpha-bungarotoxin-sensitive nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, which could lead to a decrease in OR4N2 activity indirectly by modulating cholinergic neurotransmission.