Date published: 2026-4-24

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OR52N4 Activators

OR52N4 include a variety of compounds that initiate a signaling cascade through specific interactions with the protein. Benzaldehyde, acetophenone, and anisole activate OR52N4 by binding to its odorant-binding site, inducing a conformational change that triggers a G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) signaling pathway. This activation results in an increase in intracellular calcium levels, which is a key step in neuronal response. Similarly, isoamyl acetate and methyl salicylate interact with the active site of OR52N4, promoting the GPCR signaling that is essential for the perception of smell. These interactions cause a series of intracellular reactions, ultimately leading to neuronal excitation. Phenylethylamine and ethylvanillin also function as activators by docking at the receptor's binding site, which leads to an increase in cAMP production, opening of ion channels, and subsequent neuronal activation. These molecular interactions demonstrate the capability of small molecules to precisely engage with OR52N4 and elicit a specific biological response.

Eugenol and citronellal serve as activators by fitting into the binding pocket of OR52N4, activating the G protein pathway associated with odorant receptors. The stimulation leads to a sequence of intracellular events that culminate in sensory signal transduction. Meanwhile, n-butanol and vanillin interact with specific sites on OR52N4, resulting in the activation of adenylate cyclase and an increase in cAMP. This facilitates the excitation of olfactory sensory neurons, highlighting the essential role of OR52N4 in the detection of a wide range of odorant molecules. These chemicals, through their direct interaction with OR52N4, underscore the intricate nature of olfactory perception, where each molecule can elicit a distinct sensory experience by activating the same receptor protein in subtly different ways.

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Product NameCAS #Catalog #QUANTITYPriceCitationsRATING

Acetophenone

98-86-2sc-239189
5 g
$20.00
(0)

Acetophenone serves as an agonist for OR52N4 by interacting with the ligand-binding domain, initiating a GPCR pathway activation that leads to a cellular response. This interaction induces a change in receptor conformation and activates the downstream signaling necessary for olfactory perception.

Anisole

100-66-3sc-233877
sc-233877A
500 ml
2.5 L
$65.00
$204.00
(0)

Anisole activates OR52N4 by fitting into the receptor's binding pocket, which in turn stimulates the G protein pathway associated with odorant receptors. The stimulation of OR52N4 leads to a sequence of intracellular events that culminates in sensory signal transduction.

Isopentyl acetate

123-92-2sc-250190
sc-250190A
100 ml
500 ml
$107.00
$225.00
(0)

Isoamyl acetate is an odorant that activates OR52N4 by molecular interaction with the receptor's active site, which promotes GPCR signaling and results in the perception of smell. This activation induces a cascade of intracellular reactions, ultimately leading to neuronal excitation.

Methyl Salicylate

119-36-8sc-204802
sc-204802A
250 ml
500 ml
$47.00
$70.00
(1)

Methyl salicylate activates OR52N4 by interacting directly with the receptor's ligand-binding domain, facilitating a GPCR-mediated signaling pathway. This interaction triggers receptor conformational changes and initiates a series of events leading to olfactory sensory neuron activation.

3-Ethoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde

121-32-4sc-238538
100 g
$31.00
(0)

Ethylvanillin activates OR52N4 by binding to the receptor's active site, which leads to the activation of olfactory G protein-coupled receptor pathways. This binding event induces a cellular response through increased cAMP production, opening of ion channels, and subsequent neuronal activation.

Eugenol

97-53-0sc-203043
sc-203043A
sc-203043B
1 g
100 g
500 g
$32.00
$62.00
$218.00
2
(1)

Eugenol serves as an activator for OR52N4 by docking at the receptor's binding site, triggering the GPCR signaling mechanism inherent to olfactory receptors. This activation initiates a cascade of intracellular events that amplify the signal and result in the function of olfactory sensory neurons.

(±)-Citronellal

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

Citronellal interacts with OR52N4, binding to its odorant-binding region, which leads to the activation of downstream GPCR-mediated signaling pathways. This interaction is pivotal in the receptor's ability to transduce signals across the olfactory sensory neurons, leading to smell perception.

Vanillin

121-33-5sc-251423
sc-251423A
100 g
500 g
$44.00
$124.00
1
(1)

Vanillin activates OR52N4 by molecular interaction with the receptor, which induces the G protein-coupled signaling pathway activation. This leads to a series of intracellular responses, such as cAMP elevation, which are essential for the propagation of the olfactory signal in the sensory neurons.