FEATURES

FAMILY

DESCRIPTION

Also known as T2R16_PONPY, TAS2R16. Receptor that may play a role in the perception of bitterness and is gustducin-linked. May function as a bitter taste receptor for the phytonutrient beta glucopyranosides, some of which are toxic and some of which lower the risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease. The activity of this receptor may stimulate alpha gustducin, mediate PLC-beta-2 activation and lead to the gating of TRPM5 (By similarity). Interacts with RTP3 and RTP4.

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enzyme classification

TAS2R16

Taste receptor type 2 member 16

TAS2R16

Molecular Synopsis