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TAS1R1

Function

Putative taste receptor. TAS1R1/TAS1R3 responds to the umami taste stimulus (the taste of monosodium glutamate). Sequence differences within and between species can significantly influence the selectivity and specificity of taste responses.

Sequence similarities

Belongs to the G-protein coupled receptor 3 family. TAS1R subfamily.

Cellular localization

  • Cell membrane
  • Multi-pass membrane protein

Alternative names

  • Taste receptor type 1 member 1
  • G-protein coupled receptor 70
  • GM148
  • TAS1R1
  • TR1
  • T1R1
  • GPR70

Target type

Proteins

Molecular weight

93074Da