Phylogenetic tree and the revised classification of TAS1R members. (IMAGE)

Kindai University

Phylogenetic tree and the revised classification of TAS1R members.

Caption

A new study led by researchers from Kindai University identified five new groups of umami and sweet taste receptors within the TAS1R family (TAS1R 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8) and also diversity in TAS1R2 and TAS1R3 genes.

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Hidenori Nishihara from Kindai University

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