TAS2R1

Sensory System · Gustatory Chemosensation

Why does the tongue have receptors such as TAS2R1 for bitterness?

TAS2R1 encodes a bitter-taste receptor on taste cells. It converts the presence of certain compounds into cellular signals that contribute to taste perception.

Common Gene Name: taste 2 receptor member 1
NCBI Gene ID: 50834
Chromosome: 5

Clinical Evidence Status

Clinical utility not established here

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Answer Sources

NCBI Gene — 50834

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Source snapshot: 2026-09-09. Consumer text updated: 2026-09-10. Source dates describe the cited records, not a new clinical review.

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