TAS2R38

Sensory System · Gustatory Chemosensation

Why do some bitter vegetables taste stronger to some people?

TAS2R38 makes a receptor that detects selected bitter compounds, including compounds related to those in brassica plants. Allelic differences can influence this sensitivity without determining every food preference.

Common Gene Name: taste 2 receptor member 38
NCBI Gene ID: 5726
Chromosome: 7

Clinical Evidence Status

Clinical utility not established here

These labels describe available evidence about a gene. They do not classify your variant or recommend a treatment.

Answer Sources

NCBI Gene — 5726

Explore supporting evidence (0 records)

No additional curated records were matched in this dataset. This does not mean that no evidence exists.

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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