Odorant Binding and Conformational Dynamics in the Odorant-binding Protein [PDF]
Journal of Biological Chemistry, 2006 In mammals, the olfactory epithelium secretes odorant-binding proteins (OBPs), which are lipocalins found freely dissolved in the mucus layer protecting the olfactory neurons. OBPs may act as passive transporters of predominantly hydrophobic odorant molecules across the aqueous mucus layer, or they may play a more active role in which the olfactory ...
Hajjar, Eric +4 more
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DyBOBS: A Dynamic Biomimetic Assay for Odorant-Binding to Odor-Binding Protein
Chemosensory Perception, 2010 An in vitro system was developed to mimic the structural and flow conditions of the human olfactory epithelium and to measure the dynamics of odorant-binding to odor-binding protein (OBP). A hydrophilic fused silica capillary, coated internally with a thin (about 1.3 µm) aqueous film of recombinant rat-OBP3 mimicked the human olfactory epithelium ...
Yabuki, Masayuki +4 more
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Organization and function of Drosophila odorant binding proteins
eLife, 2016 Odorant binding proteins (Obps) are remarkable in their number, diversity, and abundance, yet their role in olfactory coding remains unclear. They are widely believed to be required for transporting hydrophobic odorants through an aqueous lymph to ...
Nikki K Larter +2 more
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Proteome response of Tribolium castaneum larvae to Bacillus thuringiensis toxin producing strains. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2013 Susceptibility of Tribolium castaneum (Tc) larvae was determined against spore-crystal mixtures of five coleopteran specific and one lepidopteran specific Bacillus thuringiensis Cry toxin producing strains and those containing the structurally unrelated ...
Estefanía Contreras +2 more
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Operating mechanism and molecular dynamics of pheromone-binding protein ASP1 as influenced by pH. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2014 Odorant binding protein (OBP) is a vital component of the olfactory sensation system. It performs the specific role of ferrying odorant molecules to odorant receptors.
Lei Han +6 more
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Kinetics of Odorant Recognition with a Graphene-Based Olfactory Receptor Mimicry
Chemosensors, 2022 Malaria vector mosquito species rely on a handful of specific pheromones for mating; one of them, sulcatone (6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one), is also found in human exudation.
Caroline Bonazza, Klaus Bonazza
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Odorant Binding and Conformational Changes of a Rat Odorant-binding Protein [PDF]
Chemical Senses, 2004 Odorant-binding proteins (OBPs) are lipocalins secreted in the nasal mucus of vertebrates, which convey odorants to their neuronal receptors. We compared the binding properties of a recombinant rat OBP (OBP-1F) using a set of six odorants of various chemical structures.
Nespoulous, Claude +4 more
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Pea aphid odorant-binding protein ApisOBP6 discriminates between aphid sex pheromone components, aphid alarm pheromone and a host plant volatile [PDF]
, 2023 Olfactory perception of pheromones in insects involves odorant-binding proteins (OBPs), relatively small proteins (ca.110-240 amino acid residues) that can bind reversibly to behaviourally active olfactory ligands.
Sims, C. +16 more
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Odorant-binding protein expression in dMPPEDKO flies.
, 2023 Odorant-binding protein expression in dMPPEDKO flies.
Deepthi Mahishi (6494951) +7 more
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How Far Does a Receptor Influence Vibrational Properties of an Odorant? [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2016 The biophysical mechanism of the sense of smell, or olfaction, is still highly debated. The mainstream explanation argues for a shape-based recognition of odorant molecules by olfactory receptors, while recent investigations suggest the primary olfactory
Anna Reese +3 more
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