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GlossaryOlfactory Receptor

specialized protein in the nose that detects odors

An olfactory receptor (OR) is a specialized protein found in the sensory neurons of the nose that detects odor molecules. When an odor molecule binds to an olfactory receptor, it triggers a signal that is sent to the brain, allowing us to perceive and identify different smells. These receptors are part of a large family of G-protein-coupled receptors and are crucial for the sense of smell.

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Treatment With Cyclohexyl Salicylate, an Olfactory Receptor 2A4/7 Agonist, Promotes Human Hair Follicle Growth and Bulge Stem Cell Progeny Expansion

research Treatment With Cyclohexyl Salicylate, an Olfactory Receptor 2A4/7 Agonist, Promotes Human Hair Follicle Growth and Bulge Stem Cell Progeny Expansion

July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Cyclohexyl salicylate promotes human hair growth and increases certain hair follicle stem cell progeny.

research Activation of Olfactory Receptor 2A4/7 by Cyclohexyl Salicylate Promotes Human Hair Follicle Growth

November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

The fragrance cyclohexyl salicylate helps promote hair growth and increase hair stem cell numbers.

research Targeting Olfactory Receptor OR2AT4: An Innovative Aptamer-Based Treatment for Hair Growth Promotion

June 2025 in “Molecular Therapy — Nucleic Acids”

A new treatment using a DNA aptamer can promote hair growth by targeting a specific receptor.

research Ectopic Olfactory Receptors in Humans: New Therapeutic Possibilities

May 2020 in “Authorea (Authorea)”

Olfactory receptors found outside the nose may offer new treatments for diseases like cancer and help in wound healing and hair growth.

research OR2AT4 Activation by a Synthetic Odorant Stimulates Dermcidin Production in Human Hair Follicle Epithelium and Increases Follicular Resistance to Bacterial Contamination: A Novel Antimicrobial Folliculitis Therapy?

April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”

A synthetic sandalwood odorant can boost antimicrobial production in hair follicles, making them more resistant to bacteria.

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