OR52K1 Activators
OR52K1, an olfactory receptor, include a diverse set of compounds that are capable of binding to and activating this protein. Ethanol, a small alcohol molecule, can engage OR52K1 by fitting into the receptor's binding site, leading to a change in the protein's structure and initiating a signal within the olfactory sensory neuron. Similar activation is seen with isopentyl acetate, commonly known as banana oil, which binds to OR52K1 and prompts a signaling cascade due to the receptor's affinity for ester compounds. Citral, a component of lemongrass oil and other citrusy plants, activates OR52K1 through its terpenoid structure, which the receptor recognizes, triggering a response. Likewise, eugenol from clove oil, with its aromatic nature, can interact with OR52K1, inducing a conformational change necessary for signaling.
Monoterpenoid geraniol, present in rose oil and palmarosa, interacts with OR52K1, leading to receptor activation. Limonene, another monoterpene abundant in citrus oils, engages OR52K1 in a similar fashion, binding to the receptor and inducing a signaling response. Methyl salicylate, with its wintergreen scent, also activates OR52K1 through its ester structure. Vanillin, the essence of vanilla bean extract, can activate OR52K1 due to its aromatic aldehyde structure, which is suitable for binding to the receptor. Benzaldehyde, an almond oil component, activates OR52K1 through its simple aromatic compound structure, while hexanal, associated with the fresh cut grass aroma, activates the receptor because of its aliphatic aldehyde structure. Alpha-pinene, a component of pine resin, and beta-ionone, reminiscent of violets, both activate OR52K1 by binding to the receptor; their terpenoid structures are within the range of molecules that OR52K1 is tuned to detect, leading to the activation of olfactory signaling pathways. Each of these chemicals, by binding to OR52K1, leads to a conformational change in the receptor, which is the first step in the olfactory signal transduction pathway.
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| Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
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Isopentyl acetate | 123-92-2 | sc-250190 sc-250190A | 100 ml 500 ml | $107.00 $225.00 | ||
Isopentyl acetate, also known as banana oil, can activate OR52K1 as this receptor is part of the olfactory system and is tuned to detect various esters, of which isopentyl acetate is a commonly recognized ligand for olfactory receptors. | ||||||
Citral | 5392-40-5 | sc-252620 | 1 kg | $212.00 | ||
Citral, a component found in the oils of several plants, can activate OR52K1 by binding to it and inducing a signal transduction cascade, as this receptor is responsive to terpenoid structures. | ||||||
Eugenol | 97-53-0 | sc-203043 sc-203043A sc-203043B | 1 g 100 g 500 g | $32.00 $62.00 $218.00 | 2 | |
Eugenol, found in clove oil, can activate OR52K1 by interacting with this olfactory receptor, which is known to be activated by aromatic compounds, leading to receptor activation and subsequent signal transduction. | ||||||
Geraniol | 106-24-1 | sc-235242 sc-235242A | 25 g 100 g | $45.00 $119.00 | ||
Geraniol, a monoterpenoid and alcohol, can activate OR52K1 as it fits the profile of molecules that can bind to and activate olfactory receptors, causing a signal transduction pathway to initiate. | ||||||
D-Limonene | 5989-27-5 | sc-205283 sc-205283A | 100 ml 500 ml | $84.00 $129.00 | 3 | |
Limonene, a prominent compound in citrus oils, can activate OR52K1 since this receptor is part of the olfactory system that detects monoterpenes, leading to its activation and signaling. | ||||||
Methyl Salicylate | 119-36-8 | sc-204802 sc-204802A | 250 ml 500 ml | $47.00 $70.00 | ||
Methyl salicylate, also known as wintergreen oil, can activate OR52K1 due to its ability to bind to olfactory receptors that respond to ester compounds, thus triggering receptor activation. | ||||||
Vanillin | 121-33-5 | sc-251423 sc-251423A | 100 g 500 g | $44.00 $124.00 | 1 | |
Vanillin, the primary component of vanilla bean extract, can activate OR52K1 by directly binding to this olfactory receptor due to its aromatic aldehyde structure, leading to activation of the receptor. | ||||||
Hexanal | 66-25-1 | sc-252885 | 2 ml | $27.00 | ||
Hexanal, an aldehyde found in the aroma of freshly cut grass, can activate OR52K1 as this receptor is sensitive to aliphatic aldehydes, leading to receptor activation and signaling. | ||||||
(−)-α-Pinene | 7785-26-4 | sc-239166 | 25 g | $43.00 | ||
Alpha-pinene, a constituent of pine resin, can activate OR52K1 as it is a bicyclic monoterpenoid that olfactory receptors such as OR52K1 can detect, leading to receptor activation. | ||||||
beta-Ionone | 14901-07-6 | sc-291976 | 25 ml | $83.00 | ||
Beta-ionone, with a scent similar to violets, can activate OR52K1 as this receptor is part of the olfactory system that detects terpenoid compounds, which includes ionones, leading to activation and olfactory response. | ||||||