A \"pheromone\" is a biochemical produced by an animal or individual which elicits a specific physiological or behavioral response in another member of the same species. In addition to physiological responses, pheromones can be identified by their species specific binding to receptors in the vomeronasal organ (VNO). The binding of pheromones is generally sexually dimorphic. Naturally occurring human pheromones induce sexually dimorphic changes in receptor binding potential in vivo in the human VNO.
The perfumed products now available do not stimulate VNO receptors since an odorant which is not a pheromone for humans stimulates only the olfactory receptors of the nose. Fragrance compositions which are both pleasant smelling and also contain human pheromones will stimulate both olfactory receptors, and pheromone receptors in the VNO of individuals. Such a fragrance composition provides a broader olfactory stimulation than previously possible.
These are exerpts from the Realm Patent. My the way the amount a Androstadienone the use is in the very low nonograms level.
[ March 04, 2002: Message edited by: Thunder ]
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