Single olfactory receptors set odor detection thresholds
Odorous chemicals broadly activate subsets of olfactory receptors in the nose, but how individual receptors contribute to behavioral sensitivity is not clear. Here, the authors demonstrate that detection thresholds in mice are set solely by the highest affinity receptor for a given odorant.
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , , |
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| Format: | article |
| Language: | EN |
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Nature Portfolio
2018
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| Online Access: | https://doaj.org/article/919ce589a86f4f4b8f1ee4be45132f62 |
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