Gustducin is a G protein associated with taste and the gustatory system, found in some taste receptor cells. Research on the discovery and isolation of gustaducin is recent. It is known to play a large role in the transduction of bitter, sweet and umami stimuli. Its pathways (especially for detecting bitter stimuli) are many and diverse. An intrig...
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<protein> Taste cell specific GTP-binding protein. Novel G_ subunit, resembles transducin more than any other G_. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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Taste-cell specific GTP-binding protein. Novel G a subunit; resembles transducin more than any other G a .
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Type: Term Pronunciation: gŭst′dus-in Definitions: 1. A protein messenger in taste buds that is activated in response to sweet and bitter tastes; gustducin is a G-protein α-subunit.
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