Tas2r116,也称为Taste receptor type 2 member 116,是一种苦味味觉受体基因。苦味味觉受体属于Tas2r基因家族,是哺乳动物味觉系统中的一类重要受体,主要存在于味蕾细胞中。苦味味觉受体能够识别并传递苦味信号,帮助动物识别潜在的有毒或有害物质,从而避免摄入。Tas2r116作为苦味味觉受体基因家族的一员,在味觉感知过程中发挥着重要作用。
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