Bitter taste receptors

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2011-06-07

2011-06-07

Ulm, John D (Department: 1649)

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...

Involving antigen-antibody binding, specific binding protein...

C435S007200, C435S007210, C436S501000

Reexamination Certificate

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07955808

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to bitter-taste receptors and their role in bitter taste transduction. The invention also relates to assays for screening molecules that modulate, e.g. suppress or block, bitter taste transduction, or enhance bitter taste response.

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