Date published: 2025-12-24

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OR7A5 Inhibitors

Chemical inhibitors of OR7A5 function by binding competitively to the receptor sites that are ordinarily utilized for the interaction with specific odorant ligands. Methyl anthranilate, α-terpineol, eucalyptol, menthol, citronellal, eugenol, geraniol, cinnamaldehyde, thymol, benzaldehyde, isoamyl acetate, and anethole have all been identified as compounds that can engage with OR7A5 in such a manner that the receptor's typical activity is inhibited. This interaction is characterized by the binding of these chemicals to the ligand-binding domain of OR7A5, which obstructs the natural ligand interaction that is necessary for the protein to function effectively. For instance, menthol achieves its inhibitory effect not only through direct binding but also by altering the properties of the lipid membrane, which can influence protein conformation and thus its ability to bind to ligands. The inhibition of OR7A5 by these chemicals is distinct for each compound based on their unique molecular structures, which are similar enough to the natural ligands to enable binding to OR7A5. Compounds like eugenol and geraniol can bind directly to the active site of OR7A5, preventing the usual interactions that activate the receptor. Similarly, benzaldehyde and isoamyl acetate inhibit OR7A5 by occupying the receptor sites, thus preventing the binding of the natural odorant molecules that would typically initiate a response. This competitive inhibition is a common theme among the mentioned chemicals, where they effectively block the receptor sites and impede the receptor's ability to interact with its natural odorants, leading to inhibition of the receptor's signaling function. Each chemical's ability to inhibit OR7A5 is a direct consequence of this competitive binding, which is central to the mechanism of action for all listed inhibitors.
Product NameCAS #Catalog #QUANTITYPriceCitationsRATING

1,8-Cineole

470-82-6sc-485261
25 ml
$43.00
2
(0)

Eucalyptol can bind to OR7A5 with high affinity, which may inhibit the normal function of the protein by blocking the binding site, preventing interaction with natural odorant ligands and thus inhibiting the normal signaling process of OR7A5.

(±)-Menthol

89-78-1sc-250299
sc-250299A
100 g
250 g
$38.00
$67.00
(0)

Menthol has a cooling effect that can inhibit OR7A5 by altering the lipid membrane properties, which in turn could affect the protein conformation and its ability to bind to its ligands, leading to functional inhibition.

(±)-Citronellal

106-23-0sc-234400
100 ml
$51.00
(0)

Citronellal can inhibit OR7A5 by binding to the protein's ligand-binding site, thereby obstructing the natural ligand interaction and inhibiting signaling through this receptor.

Eugenol

97-53-0sc-203043
sc-203043A
sc-203043B
1 g
100 g
500 g
$31.00
$61.00
$214.00
2
(1)

Eugenol is known to inhibit OR7A5 by binding to its ligand-binding domain, which prevents the natural ligands from initiating a response, leading to inhibition of the protein's function.

Geraniol

106-24-1sc-235242
sc-235242A
25 g
100 g
$44.00
$117.00
(0)

Geraniol can inhibit OR7A5 through competitive binding at the site where the protein typically binds its natural ligands. This interaction prevents OR7A5 from detecting its specific odorant molecules, thus inhibiting its function.

Cinnamic Aldehyde

104-55-2sc-294033
sc-294033A
100 g
500 g
$102.00
$224.00
(0)

Cinnamaldehyde can inhibit OR7A5 by binding to the receptor's active site where its natural ligands would typically bind, thus preventing the normal activation of the protein and inhibiting its function.

Thymol

89-83-8sc-215984
sc-215984A
100 g
500 g
$97.00
$193.00
3
(0)

Thymol can bind directly to OR7A5 and inhibit its function by altering the protein structure or the receptor's binding site, which is necessary for interaction with its natural ligands.

Isopentyl acetate

123-92-2sc-250190
sc-250190A
100 ml
500 ml
$105.00
$221.00
(0)

Isoamyl acetate can inhibit OR7A5 by binding to the same receptor sites as the natural odorant ligands, effectively blocking these sites and inhibiting the protein's ability to bind to its actual ligands, thereby inhibiting its signaling function.

Anethole

104-46-1sc-481571A
sc-481571
10 g
100 g
$565.00
$310.00
(0)

Anethole inhibits OR7A5 by interacting with the protein's ligand-binding regions, which prevents the binding of natural ligands and thereby inhibits the signaling function typically mediated by OR7A5 upon ligand binding.