Molecular basis of bitter taste: The T2R family of G protein-coupled receptors

Cell Biochemistry and Biophysics

Volumn 41, Issue 1, 2004, Pages 99-112

  Andres Barquin, Pedro J ^a   Conte, Caroline ^a  

^a F HOFFMANN LA ROCHE LTD   (Switzerland)

Author keywords

GPCR; Gustation; Human; Rodents

Indexed keywords

RODENTIA;

EID: 24644500741     PISSN: 10859195     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1385/cbb:41:1:099     Document Type: Review

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