Structural basis of malodour precursor transport in the human axilla

Mammals produce volatile odours that convey different types of societal information. In Homo sapiens, this is now recognised as body odour, a key chemical component of which is the sulphurous thioalcohol, 3-methyl-3-sulfanylhexan-1-ol (3M3SH). Volatile 3M3SH is produced in the underarm as a result o...

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Main Authors: Minhas, G, Bawdon, D, Herman, R, Rudden, M, Stone, A, James, A, Thomas, G, Newstead, S
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: eLife Sciences Publications 2018