Zanera Nawaz
Coventry University, UK
Title: Multi Ethnicity diversity of polymorphism within the TAS2R38 gene and phenotypic correlation with bitter taste perception
Biography
Biography: Zanera Nawaz
Abstract
Bitterness is natural taste component which protects us from consumption of plant toxins. G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) bind with bitter substance like Phenylthiocarbamide (PTC) and transmit signals to the brain where flavour perceived. Three SNPs of TAS2R38 gene are responsible for individual’s ability to taste bitter compound. This study design was a questionnaire and Laboratory based study.