Loss of the nutrient sensor TAS1R3 leads to reduced bone resorption
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DOI: 10.1007/s13105-017-0596-7
Abstract: The taste receptor type 1 (TAS1R) family of heterotrimeric G protein-coupled receptors participates in monitoring energy and nutrient status. TAS1R member 3 (TAS1R3) is a bi-functional protein that recognizes amino acids such as L-glycine and… read more here.
Keywords: mutant mice; bone resorption; tas1r3; tas1r3 mutant ... See more keywords
Sweet taste of heavy water
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DOI: 10.1038/s42003-021-01964-y
Abstract: Hydrogen to deuterium isotopic substitution has only a minor effect on physical and chemical properties of water and, as such, is not supposed to influence its neutral taste. Here we conclusively demonstrate that humans are,… read more here.
Keywords: taste; sweet taste; water; tas1r3 ... See more keywords