Abstract

Olfaction is an important mechanism by which humans and animals communicate with environment. Odorant-binding proteins (OBPs) play crucial role in the olfactory mechanism. Here, we briefly discuss about the role of OBPs and their importance in industrial, pest management and therapeutic developments.

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  • Our natural environment has several thousands of different odors

  • Olfaction is an important mechanism by which humans and animals communicate with environment

  • We briefly discuss about the role of Odorant-binding proteins (OBPs) and their importance in industrial, pest management and therapeutic developments

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Introduction

Our natural environment has several thousands of different odors. Animals and humans have sophisticated system to detect, discriminate and interpret those odors. Odorant Binding Proteins: a key player in the sense of smell Abstract: Olfaction is an important mechanism by which humans and animals communicate with environment. Odorant-binding proteins (OBPs) play crucial role in the olfactory mechanism.

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