Bitter taste receptors in skin cells function as a defense mechanism against harmful substances, researcher discover

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Feb 25, 2025, 12:44 pm165 ptsTrending
Researchers from Okayama University of Science have identified bitter taste receptors in keratinocytes (skin cells). Previously thought to exist only on the tongue, these receptors detect and expel harmful substances from the skin, serving as a crucial protective mechanism.

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