The discovery and mechanism of sweet taste enhancers
Excess sugar intake posts several health problems. Artificial sweeteners have been used for years to reduce dietary sugar content, but they are not ideal substitutes for sugar owing to their off-taste. A new strategy focused on allosteric modulation of the sweet taste receptor led to identification...
Main Authors: | Li Xiaodong, Servant Guy, Tachdjian Catherine |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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De Gruyter
2011-08-01
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Series: | Biomolecular Concepts |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1515/bmc.2011.021 |
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