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Effects of CD36 Genotype on Oral Perception of Oleic Acid Supplemented Safflower Oil Emulsions in Two Ethnic Groups: A Preliminary Study.
Journal of food science - 1 May 2018
Burgess Brenda, Melis Melania, Scoular Katelyn, Driver Michael, Schaich Karen M, Keller Kathleen L, Tomassini Barbarossa Iole, Tepper Beverly J
Abstract excerpt
Previous studies demonstrate humans can detect fatty acids via specialized sensors on the tongue, such as the CD36 receptor. Genetic variation at the common single nucleotide polymorphism rs1761667 of CD36 has been shown to differentially impact the perception of fatty acids, but comparative data among different ethnic groups are lacking. In a small cohort of Caucasian and East Asian young adults, we investigated...
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