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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.

See also Edit

• Shape theory of olfaction
• Vibration theory of olfaction

References Edit

• Mori, K. and Shepherd, GM. (1994). Emerging principles of molecular signal processing by mitral/tufted cells in the olfactory bulb. Semin Cell Biol 5-1:65-74.
• Burr, Chandler. The Emperor of Scent: A true story of perfume and obsession. Random House, New York: 2002.