A subset of broadly responsive Type III taste cells contribute to the detection of bitter, sweet and umami stimuli.

A subset of broadly responsive Type III taste cells contribute to the detection of bitter, sweet and umami stimuli.

Taste receptor cells use multiple signaling pathways to detect chemicals in potential food items. These cells are functionally grouped into different types: Type I cells act as support cells and have glial-like properties; Type II cells detect bitter, sweet, and umami taste stimuli; and Type III cel...

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Main Authors: Debarghya Dutta Banik, Eric D Benfey, Laura E Martin, Kristen E Kay, Gregory C Loney, Amy R Nelson, Zachary C Ahart, Barrett T Kemp, Bailey R Kemp, Ann-Marie Torregrossa, Kathryn F Medler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2020-08-01
Series:PLoS Genetics
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgen.1008925

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