Polymorphisms in TAS2R38 and the taste bud trophic factor, gustin gene co-operate in modulating PROP taste phenotype.

doi:10.1016/j.physbeh.2011.06.013

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Polymorphisms in TAS2R38 and the taste bud trophic factor, gustin gene co-operate in modulating PROP taste phenotype.

Physiology & behavior - 24 Oct 2011

Calò Carla, Padiglia Alessandra, Zonza Andrea, Corrias Laura, Contu Paolo, Tepper Beverly J, Barbarossa Iole Tomassini

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The PROP taste phenotype varies greatly among individuals, influencing eating behavior and therefore may play a role in body composition. This variation is associated with polymorphisms in the bitter receptor gene TAS2R38 and the taste-bud trophic factor gustin gene. The aim of this study was to...

Topics

Adult
Analysis of Variance
Carbonic Anhydrases
Female
Genotype
Humans
Italy
Male
Phenotype
Polymorphism, Genetic
Propylthiouracil
Receptors, G-Protein-Coupled
Sex Factors
Taste
Taste Buds
Young Adult
Taste Receptors, Type 2

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PMID: 21712049
DOI: 10.1016/j.physbeh.2011.06.013

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