# Structural basis for odorant recognition of the insect odorant receptor OR-Orco heterocomplex

*PRI Rank #2 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Insect-Plant Interactions and Control Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #2 |
| 18m citations | 84 |
| Journal | Science |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1126/science.adn6881 |
| Corresponding authors | Yidong Wang, Liang Qiu, Bing Wang, Bo Wang |
| Institution | Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Insect-Plant Interactions and Control Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/insect-plant-interactions-and-control/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1126/science.adn6881](https://doi.org/10.1126/science.adn6881)

## Topics

Odorant receptor · OR-Orco heterocomplex · Orco · ligand-gated ion channels · Ap OR5 · Acyrthosiphon pisum · Acyrthosiphon pisum · geranyl acetate · Chemical recognition · Channel gating · cryo-EM structure · asymmetrical pore opening · S7b helix · ion influx · insecticides · repellents · Pest management

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