Turning on and turning off the sense of smell

The mammalian olfactory system is a highly specialized molecular recognition unit which exhibits exquisite discrimination and sensitivity. Recent research in the molecular cloning of olfactory proteins is discussed.

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Published in:Nature (London) 1991-03, Vol.350 (6313), p.16-17
Main Author: Burchell, Brian
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Brain - physiology
Carrier Proteins - physiology
Cilia - physiology
Cloning
Epithelium - physiology
Molecules
Odorants
Olfactory Bulb - physiology
Olfactory Pathways - physiology
Proteins
Receptors, Odorant
Senses
Sensory Receptor Cells - physiology
Smell
Smell - physiology
Trout - physiology
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Summary:The mammalian olfactory system is a highly specialized molecular recognition unit which exhibits exquisite discrimination and sensitivity. Recent research in the molecular cloning of olfactory proteins is discussed.
ISSN:0028-0836
1476-4687
DOI:10.1038/350016a0