Exploring the Dual Role of Cholesterol and cmpd28.1 in Modulating Bitter Taste Receptors Beyond the Tongue
Biology
Food Sciences
Human Body
The paper explores the structure and function of a specific type of bitter taste receptor, TAS2R14, which is a part of the G-protein-coupled receptor family. This receptor is unique because it can detect a wide array of bitter compounds and is not only found in the tongue but also in various other tissues throughout the body.