Taste Receptor Type 2 Member 9 (TAS2R9) Antibody

Background

TAS2R9 is a bitter taste receptor that, like other members of the TAS2R family, plays a role in detecting potentially harmful substances through bitter taste perception. This receptor is involved in the sensing of specific bitter molecules and is activated when these compounds bind to TAS2R9 in the taste buds. The activation of TAS2R9 triggers a cascade of intracellular events that generate the sensation of bitterness, which helps protect the body from ingesting toxic substances commonly associated with bitter flavors. The genetic variations in TAS2R9 influence individual sensitivity to bitterness, which may lead to different reactions to foods that contain bitter compounds. TAS2R9 has been studied for its role in food aversions, dietary preferences, and in the context of understanding how bitter receptors contribute to the regulation of food intake. These findings could have implications for managing food-related behaviors and the development of functional foods that modify bitterness.