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TAS2R38 genotypes and phenylthiocarbamide bitter taste perception in a population of young adults.
Journal of nutrigenetics and nutrigenomics - 1 Jan 2009
Khataan Nora H, Stewart Lindsay, Brenner Darren M, Cornelis Marilyn C, El-Sohemy Ahmed
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND/AIMS: TAS2R38 belongs to the TAS2R bitter taste receptor gene family and polymorphisms are associated with differences in bitter taste perception of phenylthiocarbamide (PTC) and 6-n-propylthiouracil (PROP). The objectives were to test whether the genotype-phenotype relationship varies between ethnocultural groups and whether a filter paper method can predict TAS2R38 genotype. METHODS: Subjects (n =...
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