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Wiley Interdiscip Rev Syst Biol Med

Title:		The secret codes of mammalian scents
Author(s):		Ferrero DM; Liberles SD;
Address:		"Department of Cell Biology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA"
Journal Title:		Wiley Interdiscip Rev Syst Biol Med
Year:		2010
Volume:		2
Issue:		1
Page Number:		23 - 33
DOI:		10.1002/wsbm.39
ISSN/ISBN:		1939-005X (Electronic) 1939-005X (Linking)
Abstract:		"The scents of mammals are complex blends of natural products that reveal a wealth of individual information. Many mammals can decipher these scent codes to discern the gender, age, endocrine status, social status, and genotype of conspecifics using dedicated sensory receptors in their olfactory system. Among these social odors are pheromones, chemicals that trigger innate behaviors and physiological responses. Here, we review classes of mammal-derived natural products that influence behavior through activation of the olfactory system"
Keywords:		"Androsterone/metabolism/pharmacology/physiology Animals Behavior, Animal/drug effects Biogenic Amines/metabolism/pharmacology/physiology Humans *Mammals/genetics/metabolism/physiology Models, Biological Odorants Olfactory Pathways/metabolism/*physiology O;"
Notes:		"MedlineFerrero, David M Liberles, Stephen D eng Review 2010/09/14 Wiley Interdiscip Rev Syst Biol Med. 2010 Jan-Feb; 2(1):23-33. doi: 10.1002/wsbm.39"