The receptors and cells for mammalian taste

Jayaram Chandrashekar, Mark A. Hoon, Nicholas J. P. Ryba () and Charles S. Zuker ()
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Jayaram Chandrashekar: University of California at San Diego
Mark A. Hoon: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health
Nicholas J. P. Ryba: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health
Charles S. Zuker: University of California at San Diego

Nature, 2006, vol. 444, issue 7117, 288-294

Abstract: Abstract The emerging picture of taste coding at the periphery is one of elegant simplicity. Contrary to what was generally believed, it is now clear that distinct cell types expressing unique receptors are tuned to detect each of the five basic tastes: sweet, sour, bitter, salty and umami. Importantly, receptor cells for each taste quality function as dedicated sensors wired to elicit stereotypic responses.

Date: 2006
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