Taste receptor type 2 member 1 (TAS2R1/T2R1) is aprotein that in humans is encoded by theTAS2R1gene.[5][6][7] It belongs to theG protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) family and is related toclass A-like GPCRs, they contain 7 transmembrane helix bundles and shortN-terminus loop.[8] Furthermore, TAS2R1 is member of the 25 known human bitter taste receptors, which enable theperception of bitter taste in the mouth cavity. Increasing evidence indicates a functional role of TAS2Rs in extra-oral tissues.[9]
In addition, TAS2Rs were found to be expressed in extra-oral tissues, e.g. brain, lungs, gastrointestinal tract, etc.[9] So far, less is known about their function however, for example it was shown that:
TAS2Rs mediate relaxation of airway smooth muscles.[10]
TAS2R43 is involved in secretion of gastric acid in the stomach.[11]
This gene encodes a member of a family of candidatetaste receptors that are members of theG protein-coupled receptor superfamily and that are specifically expressed by taste receptor cells of the tongue and palate epithelia. This intronless taste receptor gene encodes a 7-transmembrane receptor protein, functioning as a bitter taste receptor.
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