OR5T2 Activators
OR5T2 can engage the protein through various mechanisms, predominantly by direct binding, which causes a conformational change in the receptor that is essential for the initiation of olfactory signal transduction. Diethyl phthalate, for instance, can influence OR5T2 activation by altering the membrane fluidity, thereby facilitating the interaction between the receptor and odorant molecules. Similarly, the presence of 1-Octanol in the cellular membrane can change the fluidity and potentially enhance the binding affinity of odorants to OR5T2. Methyl salicylate, known for its sweet scent, can directly activate OR5T2 by binding to the receptor, which indicates that OR5T2 may function as a molecular component in the detection of this odorant. Benzaldehyde, with its almond-like odor, can also activate OR5T2 through direct interaction, suggesting a role for this receptor in the perception of this specific aromatic compound.
Eugenol, Isoamyl acetate, and Geraniol each can serve as direct agonists to OR5T2, suggesting that this olfactory receptor might be involved in the detection of clove, banana, and rose odors, respectively. These chemicals can activate OR5T2 by binding to specific sites on the receptor, inducing a structural change necessary for signal transduction. Citral, Limonene, and Anethole are further examples of compounds that can activate OR5T2 by engaging with the receptor directly. Citrus scents, like those of Citral and Limonene, along with the sweet aroma of Anethole, are known to be detected by the olfactory system, and OR5T2 could participate in this sensory identification by being directly activated by these compounds. Lastly, Alpha-Pinene and Cinnamaldehyde can also activate OR5T2 through direct binding, which is coherent with their respective pine and cinnamon odors, therefore implicating OR5T2 in the detection of a wide variety of aromatic molecules. Each chemical's interaction with OR5T2 reveals potential insights into the diverse range of odorant molecules that this protein can detect, facilitating a better understanding of the olfactory system's complexities.
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| Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
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Diethyl phthalate | 84-66-2 | sc-239738 sc-239738A | 25 ml 500 ml | $26.00 $32.00 | ||
Diethyl phthalate, by its nature as a plasticizer, can alter membrane fluidity which might lead to the activation of OR5T2 by changing the membrane environment and facilitating the interaction with odorant molecules. | ||||||
1-Octanol | 111-87-5 | sc-255858 | 1 ml | $45.00 | ||
1-Octanol is a fatty alcohol that could integrate into cellular membranes and potentially alter the function of membrane proteins, including OR5T2, by changing membrane fluidity and affecting receptor conformation for odorant binding. | ||||||
Methyl Salicylate | 119-36-8 | sc-204802 sc-204802A | 250 ml 500 ml | $46.00 $69.00 | ||
Methyl salicylate is a fragrant compound that may directly bind to OR5T2 as an odorant, activating the receptor through conformational change upon binding, as part of its olfactory signaling. | ||||||
Eugenol | 97-53-0 | sc-203043 sc-203043A sc-203043B | 1 g 100 g 500 g | $31.00 $61.00 $214.00 | 2 | |
Eugenol, a component of essential oils, may serve as a direct agonist for OR5T2, changing the receptor's conformation and initiating the olfactory signaling cascade upon binding. | ||||||
Isopentyl acetate | 123-92-2 | sc-250190 sc-250190A | 100 ml 500 ml | $105.00 $221.00 | ||
Isoamyl acetate, known for its banana-like odor, may bind directly to OR5T2, activating the receptor through a ligand-induced conformational change that triggers olfactory signal transduction. | ||||||
Geraniol | 106-24-1 | sc-235242 sc-235242A | 25 g 100 g | $44.00 $117.00 | ||
Geraniol, a monoterpene alcohol found in essential oils, could activate OR5T2 by binding to the receptor, causing a conformational shift that initiates olfactory signaling processes. | ||||||
Citral | 5392-40-5 | sc-252620 | 1 kg | $212.00 | ||
Citral, present in the oils of several plants, is a candidate for a direct agonist of OR5T2, potentially activating the receptor via direct binding and subsequent signal transduction in olfactory pathways. | ||||||
D-Limonene | 5989-27-5 | sc-205283 sc-205283A | 100 ml 500 ml | $82.00 $126.00 | 3 | |
Limonene, a prominent compound in citrus oils, may act as a direct activator of OR5T2 by binding to the receptor, inducing the necessary conformational change for olfactory signal transduction. | ||||||
Anethole | 104-46-1 | sc-481571A sc-481571 | 10 g 100 g | $565.00 $310.00 | ||
Anethole, found in anise oil, could serve as a direct agonist for OR5T2, engaging the receptor and triggering activation through a structural change that promotes olfactory signaling. | ||||||
α-Pinene | 80-56-8 | sc-233784 sc-233784A | 5 ml 250 ml | $51.00 $113.00 | 2 | |
Alpha-Pinene, a common terpene in pine and other plant oils, may activate OR5T2 by directly binding to the receptor, inducing a conformational alteration that initiates the olfactory signaling pathway. | ||||||