TAS2R1

id: tas2r1-182-12367353
title: TAS2R1
text: Taste receptor type 2 member 1 (TAS2R1/T2R1) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TAS2R1 gene. It belongs to the G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) family and is related to class A-like GPCRs, they contain 7 transmembrane helix bundles and short N-terminus loop. Furthermore, TAS2R1 is member of the 25 known human bitter taste receptors, which enable the perception of bitter taste in the mouth cavity. Increasing evidence indicates a functional role of TAS2Rs in extra-oral tissues.
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description: Member of the 25 known human bitter taste receptors
original url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TAS2R1
date created: 2007-12-05T05:00:11Z
date modified: 2024-09-06T10:18:04Z
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