An odorant receptor for a key odor constituent of ambergris

Abstract Ambergris, a substance derived from the digestive system of sperm whales, has been valued for centuries for its unique aromatic properties. However, historical accounts indicate that certain human populations, particularly in East Asia, utilized ambergris without regard for its odor quality...

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Main Authors: Dan Takase, Tomohiro Shirai, Kensuke Misawa, Hiroaki Matsunami, Keiichi Yoshikawa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-05-01
Series:Communications Biology
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s42003-025-08229-y
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