Odotope theory

Odotope theory, also known as weak shape theory,[1] is a theory of how olfactory receptors bind to odor molecules. The theory proposes that a combination of shape factors determine the coupling. The word itself is an analogy to epitopes.

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References
  1. "The scent of life. The exquisite complexity of the sense of smell in animals and humans". EMBO Rep. 8 (7): 629–33. July 2007. doi:10.1038/sj.embor.7401029. PMC 1905909. PMID 17603536.
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