TAS1R3 Gene
The TAS1R3 gene encodes a protein found in taste receptors for sweetness and umami.
Gene Details
The TAS1R3 gene is located on chromosome 1 and encodes the protein named "Taste receptor type 1 member 3", which influences the reported traits.
| Additional References | TAS1R3 |
|---|---|
| Wikipedia | TAS1R3 |
| SNPedia | TAS1R3 |
| UniProt | Q7RTX0 |
| U.S. National Center for Biotechnology Information | 83756 |
PubMed articles
- "Allelic polymorphism within the TAS1R3 promoter is associated with human taste sensitivity to sucrose." PMID 19559618
- "Preferences for salty and sweet tastes are elevated and related to each other during childhood." PMID 24637844
- "Why do we like sweet taste: A bitter tale?" PMID 27174610
- "Genetics of taste and smell: poisons and pleasures." PMID 21036327
Allele Definitions
| [0] | [1] | |
|---|---|---|
| Less Sensitive |
A
T
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T
A
|
| More Sensitive |
C
G
|
C
G
|
| Show Minus Strand |
+
-
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+
-
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| [0] | rs3845293 | dbSNP SNPedia |
|---|---|---|
| [1] | rs35744813 | dbSNP SNPedia |