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Genetic variation in the hTAS2R38 taste receptor and brassica vegetable intake.
Scandinavian journal of clinical and laboratory investigation - 1 Jul 2011
Gorovic Nela, Afzal Shoaib, Tjønneland Anne, Overvad Kim, Vogel Ulla, Albrechtsen Christina, Poulsen Henrik E
Abstract excerpt
The human TAS2R38 receptor is believed to be partly responsible for the ability to taste phenylthiocarbamide (PTC), a bitter compound very similar to the bitter glucosinolates found in brassica vegetables. These vegetables and their active compounds have chemo-protective properties. This study investigated the relationship between genetic variation in the hTAS2R38 receptor and the actual consumption of brassica...
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