Odotope theory, also known as weak shape theory, is a theory of how olfactory receptors bind to odor molecules. The theory proposes that a combination of shape factors determine the coupling, which utilizes the commonly accepted mechanism of combinatorial receptor codes.
Odotope theory, also known as weak shape theory, is a theory of how olfactory receptors bind to odor molecules. The theory proposes that a combination of shape factors determine the coupling, which utilizes the commonly accepted mechanism of combinatorial receptor codes.
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