Unlocking the Secrets of TAS2R14

Cholesterol as a Gatekeeper in Bitter Taste Perception.

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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.