Taste 2 Receptor Member 45 (TAS2R45) Antibody

Background

TAS2R45 is a bitter taste receptor in the TAS2R family, located in taste receptor cells on the tongue. TAS2R45 is involved in the detection of bitter substances, which, when detected, activate intracellular signaling pathways leading to the sensation of bitterness. Bitter taste receptors like TAS2R45 are part of the body’s natural defense mechanisms, helping to prevent the ingestion of harmful or toxic compounds, which often taste bitter. TAS2R45’s ability to detect specific bitter molecules varies among individuals, largely due to genetic differences. This variability can influence how people perceive certain foods, especially those with naturally occurring bitter compounds. Research into TAS2R45 is critical for understanding how genetic variations affect taste sensitivity and how bitterness perception impacts food acceptance and dietary habits.