作者: Ivan Rodriguez
DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-12-801694-7.00010-X
关键词: Vomeronasal organ 、 Neuroscience 、 G protein-coupled receptor 、 Receptor 、 Biology 、 Communication 、 Repertoire
摘要: Abstract Vertebrates produce chemical compounds that are perceived by surrounding life forms. Their perception does sometimes trigger innate and stereotyped reactions in the recipients. For example, they allow a mouse to identify evaluate potential partner, competitor, or predator. It is mainly vomeronasal organ, via expression of large repertoire chemoreceptors, which responsible for this type detection. These repertoires species-specific, both terms their identity size. This review examines detail various toolboxes available vertebrates, organizational principles underlying use these molecular sensors.