ReviewOpen biology2018
The diverse small proteins called odorant-binding proteins.
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- Beyond olfaction: New insights into human odorant binding proteins.Protein science : a publication of the Protein Society · 2026Review
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- Molecular Characterization and Functional Analysis of Odorant-Binding Proteins inInternational journal of molecular sciences · 2025Article
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Abstract
The term 'odorant-binding proteins (Obps)' is used to refer to a large family of insect proteins that are exceptional in their number, abundance and diversity. The name derives from the expression of many family members in the olfactory system of insects and their ability to bind odorants in vitro. However, an increasing body of evidence reveals a much broader role for this family of proteins. Recent results also provoke interesting questions about their mechanisms of action, both within and outside the olfactory system. Here we describe the identification of the first Obps and some cardinal properties of these proteins. We then consider their function, discussing both the prevailing orthodoxy and the increasing grounds for heterodox views. We then examine these proteins from a broader perspective and consider some intriguing questions in need of answers.
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