Evolution of the bitter taste receptor TAS2R38 in colobines
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DOI: 10.1007/s10329-020-00799-1
Abstract: Bitter taste perception enables the detection of potentially toxic molecules and thus evokes avoidance behavior in vertebrates. It is mediated by bitter taste receptors, TAS2Rs. One of the best-studied TAS2R is TAS2R38. Phenylthiocarbamide (PTC) perception… read more here.
Keywords: taste; sensitivity; african colobines; bitter taste ... See more keywords