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| Aliases | TAS2R10 , T2R10, TRB2, taste 2 receptor member 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| External IDs | OMIM: 604791 MGI: 2681218 HomoloGene: 128355 GeneCards: TAS2R10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Taste receptor type 2 member 10 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TAS2R10 gene. [5] [6] [7] The protein is responsible for bitter taste recognition in mammals. It serves as a defense mechanism to prevent consumption of toxic substances which often have a characteristic bitter taste. [8]
TAS2R10 is a G-protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) that is part of a large group of eukaryotic membrane receptors. [9] [10] As a G-protein linked receptor, TAS2R10 helps with relaying communication across the cell membrane between the extracellular and intracellular matrix. Signaling molecules (ligands) bind to GPCRs and cause activation of the G protein which leads to activation of second messenger systems. These messengers inform cells of the presence or lack of substances in their environment which signals effectors to carryout biological functions.
TAS2R10 specifically acts as a bitter taste receptor. [11] In general, TAS1Rs are receptors for umami and sweet tastes and TAS2Rs are bitter receptors. Bitter taste is mediated by numerous receptors, with TAS2R10 being part of a G-protein-coupled receptor superfamily. Humans have almost 1,000 different and highly specific GPCRs. Each GPCRs binds to a specific signaling molecule.
TAS2R10, along with several other bitter taste receptors, is expressed in the taste receptor cells of the tongue palate epithelia and smooth muscle of human airways. They are organized in the genome in clusters and are genetically linked to loci that influence bitter taste perception of both mice and humans. The activation of the receptors within cells causes an increase in intracellular calcium ions which triggers the opening of potassium channels. The cell membrane becomes depolarized and the smooth muscle relaxes. The depolarization stimulates neurotransmitters that send sensory information to the brain. The information is processed in the brain and perceived as a specific taste.
Most GPCRs consist of a single polypeptide with a globular tertiary shape and are made up of three general components: the extracellular domain, intracellular domain and the transmembrane domain. [12] The extracellular domain includes the amino terminus and is composed of loops and helices that form binding pockets for ligands. Ligands bind to the receptors which causes activation.
The transmembrane domain consists of seven hydrophobic transmembrane segments. The segments are dispersed throughout the membrane. They transmit signals received from ligand binding at the extracellular domain to the intracellular domain.
The intracellular domain in the cytoplasm of the cell includes the carboxyl terminus and is where downstream signaling pathways are initiated as part of G-protein activation.
GPCR proteins range in size from 25-150 amino acids attached to the C- terminus and can be 80-480 Å in length. [13]
In mammals, bitter taste is used as a safety mechanism to prevent animals from eating toxic plants or animals. [14] [15] Bitter taste serves as a warning that a substance is potentially lethal. TAS2R10 is one of many bitter taste receptors that allows for the recognition of bitter taste. TAS2R10 receptors are able to detect many toxic substances such as strychnine.
Strychnine is a naturally occurring poisonous alkaloid found in the seeds of trees in the Strychnos genus. Ingestion or exposure of strychnine can cause involuntary muscle contractions and spasms that can lead to death by asphyxiation when respiratory muscles are involved.
A variety of research and studies are being conducted to investigate how taste receptors like TASR10 have additional functions beyond taste recognition. It is known that the activation of GPCR membrane proteins induces smooth muscle relaxation and vasodilation. [16] This mechanism is being further studied in the hopes of developing potential treatments for vasoconstricting conditions such as asthma. [17]
There is also research being down on how TASR receptors have a role in both regulatory functions in cancers and thyroid function regulation. [18]
TAS2R16 is a bitter taste receptor and one of the 25 TAS2Rs. TAS2Rs are receptors that belong to the G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) family. These receptors detect various bitter substances found in nature as agonists, and get stimulated. TAS2R16 receptor is mainly expressed within taste buds present on the surface of the tongue and palate epithelium. TAS2R16 is activated by bitter β-glucopyranosides
Taste receptor type 2 member 1 (TAS2R1/T2R1) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TAS2R1 gene. It belongs to the G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) family and is related to class A-like GPCRs, they contain 7 transmembrane helix bundles and short N-terminus loop. Furthermore, TAS2R1 is member of the 25 known human bitter taste receptors, which enable the perception of bitter taste in the mouth cavity. Increasing evidence indicates a functional role of TAS2Rs in extra-oral tissues.
Taste receptor type 2 member 3 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TAS2R3 gene.
Taste receptor type 2 member 8 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TAS2R8 gene.
Taste receptor type 2 member 9 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TAS2R9 gene.
Taste receptor type 2 member 13 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TAS2R13 gene.
Taste receptor type 2 member 14 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TAS2R14 gene.
Taste receptor type 2 member 5 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TAS2R5 gene.
Taste receptor type 2 member 7 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TAS2R7 gene.
Taste receptor type 1 member 1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TAS1R1 gene.
T1R2 - Taste receptor type 1 member 2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TAS1R2 gene.
Taste receptor type 1 member 3 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TAS1R3 gene. The TAS1R3 gene encodes the human homolog of mouse Sac taste receptor, a major determinant of differences between sweet-sensitive and -insensitive mouse strains in their responsiveness to sucrose, saccharin, and other sweeteners.
Taste receptor type 2 member 43 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TAS2R43 gene.
Taste receptor, type 2, member 31, also known as TAS2R31, is a protein which in humans is encoded by the TAS2R31 gene. This bitter taste receptor has been shown to respond to saccharin in vitro.
Taste receptor type 2 member 45 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TAS2R45 gene.
Taste receptors for bitter substances (T2Rs/TAS2Rs) belong to the family of G-protein coupled receptors and are related to class A-like GPCRs. There are 25 known T2Rs in humans responsible for bitter taste perception.
Taste receptor type 2 member 30 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TAS2R30 gene.
Taste receptor type 2 member 19 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TAS2R19 gene. It seems to be involved in the perception of salt and bitter tastes.
Taste receptor type 2 member 20 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TAS2R20 gene.
Taste receptor type 2 member 50 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TAS2R50 gene.
This article incorporates text from the United States National Library of Medicine, which is in the public domain.
