Interactions between Bitter Taste, Diet and Dysbiosis: Consequences for Appetite and Obesity

Interactions between Bitter Taste, Diet and Dysbiosis: Consequences for Appetite and Obesity

The type 2 family of taste receptors (T2Rs) detect and respond to bitter tastants. These receptors are expressed throughout the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, with location dependant roles. In the oral cavity, T2Rs are involved in the conscious perception of bitter tastants, while in the lower GI trac...

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Main Authors: Alexandria Turner, Martin Veysey, Simon Keely, Christopher Scarlett, Mark Lucock, Emma L. Beckett
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-09-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
T2R
TAS2R
bitter
dysbiosis
microbiota
obesity
microbiome
diet
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/10/1336

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