Article
Genetic variation in bitter taste receptor gene TAS2R38, PROP taster status and their association with body mass index and food preferences in Indian population.
Gene - 5 Sept 2017
Deshaware Shweta, Singhal Rekha
Abstract excerpt
Polymorphisms in bitter taste receptor gene TAS2R38 alter the ability to sense the intensity of bitterness of phenylthiocarbamide (PTC) and 6-n-propylthiouracil (PROP). Genetic variation in sensitivity towards PTC and PROP may affect food preferences and susceptibility to certain diseases. This is the first study aimed at investigating frequency and distribution of TAS2R38 haplotypes in an Indian cohort....
Topics
- Adult
- Body Mass Index
- Female
- Food Preferences
- Humans
- India
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Phenylthiourea
- Polymorphism, Restriction Fragment Length
- Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide