Article
An alternative laboratory designed to address ethical concerns associated with traditional TAS2R38 student genotyping.
Biochemistry and molecular biology education : a bimonthly publication of the International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology - 1 Jan 2000
LaBonte Michelle L, Beers Melissa A
Abstract excerpt
The TAS2R38 alleles that code for the PAV/AVI T2R38 proteins have long been viewed as benign taste receptor variants. However, recent studies have demonstrated an expanding and medically relevant role for TAS2R38. The AVI variant of T2R38 is associated with an increased risk of both colorectal ca...
Topics
- Bioethical Issues
- Colorectal Neoplasms
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Genetics, Medical
- Genotyping Techniques
- Humans
- Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide
- Pseudomonas Infections
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Receptors, G-Protein-Coupled
- Sinusitis
- Taste Receptors, Type 2