Taste Receptors in Upper Airway Innate Immunity
Taste receptors, first identified on the tongue, are best known for their role in guiding our dietary preferences. The expression of taste receptors for umami, sweet, and bitter have been demonstrated in tissues outside of the oral cavity, including in the airway, brain, gastrointestinal tract, and...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-08-01
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Series: | Nutrients |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/9/2017 |