Date published: 2025-12-24

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OR51A7 Inhibitors

OR51A7 inhibitors are a class of compounds that could indirectly influence the signaling and functional activity of the olfactory receptor OR51A7. Given that OR51A7 is a GPCR, and GPCRs rely on a delicate balance of cellular signaling mechanisms for their activation and deactivation, the selected chemicals target various aspects of these signaling pathways. Forskolin, by increasing intracellular cAMP, could lead to a compensatory reduction in GPCR responsiveness, including OR51A7. In contrast, Propranolol's reduction of cAMP levels could decrease OR51A7 signaling by limiting the G protein-mediated response. Pertussis toxin's inhibition of Gi/o can disrupt inhibitory regulation of adenylate cyclase, leading to an altered balance in GPCR signaling including OR51A7. Cholera toxin's activation of Gs and the subsequent increase in cAMP may result in long-term desensitization or downregulation of OR51A7 as part of a cellular regulatory mechanism to counteract overstimulation. The use of kinase activators and inhibitors such as PMA and GF 109203X respectively, targets the phosphorylation state of GPCRs. Phosphorylation is a key regulatory mechanism for GPCR activity, affecting receptor desensitization, internalization, and recycling. Modulating kinase activity can therefore influence the functional responsiveness of OR51A7 indirectly.
Product NameCAS #Catalog #QUANTITYPriceCitationsRATING

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 is an activator of adenylate cyclase, leading to increased cAMP levels. Elevated cAMP may desensitize GPCRs like OR51A7 by promoting receptor phosphorylation and subsequent internalization.

Propranolol

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

Propranolol is a non-selective beta-adrenergic receptor antagonist that can decrease cAMP levels. This can reduce the functional activity of GPCRs like OR51A7 by limiting G protein signaling.

Pertussis Toxin (islet-activating protein)

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

Pertussis toxin inhibits Gi/o protein signaling, which could decrease inhibitory feedback on adenylate cyclase, indirectly affecting OR51A7 function by altering GPCR signaling dynamics.

PMA

16561-29-8sc-3576
sc-3576A
sc-3576B
sc-3576C
sc-3576D
1 mg
5 mg
10 mg
25 mg
100 mg
$40.00
$129.00
$210.00
$490.00
$929.00
119
(6)

PMA activates protein kinase C (PKC), which can phosphorylate GPCRs and modulate their activity. PKC-mediated phosphorylation could lead to OR51A7 desensitization or internalization.

Bisindolylmaleimide I (GF 109203X)

133052-90-1sc-24003A
sc-24003
1 mg
5 mg
$103.00
$237.00
36
(1)

GF 109203X is a potent PKC inhibitor. By inhibiting PKC, it can prevent the phosphorylation and subsequent desensitization of GPCRs, potentially decreasing OR51A7 signaling.

Staurosporine

62996-74-1sc-3510
sc-3510A
sc-3510B
100 µg
1 mg
5 mg
$82.00
$150.00
$388.00
113
(4)

Staurosporine is a broad-spectrum kinase inhibitor that could impede kinase-mediated phosphorylation processes of GPCRs, including OR51A7, thereby influencing its activity.

Brefeldin A

20350-15-6sc-200861C
sc-200861
sc-200861A
sc-200861B
1 mg
5 mg
25 mg
100 mg
$30.00
$52.00
$122.00
$367.00
25
(3)

Brefeldin A disrupts Golgi apparatus function, which could impair GPCR processing and trafficking to the membrane, potentially reducing OR51A7 surface expression and function.

Thapsigargin

67526-95-8sc-24017
sc-24017A
1 mg
5 mg
$94.00
$349.00
114
(2)

Thapsigargin is a SERCA pump inhibitor that leads to increased cytosolic calcium levels. Elevated intracellular calcium can modulate GPCR activity, potentially leading to decreased OR51A7 signaling.

Clozapine

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

Clozapine is an antipsychotic known to interact with various GPCRs; it could allosterically influence OR51A7 activity by modulating the receptor microenvironment or signaling partners.