Factors Influencing the Phenotypic Characterization of the Oral Marker, PROP.
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SUBMITTER: Tepper BJ
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5748726 | biostudies-other | 2017 Nov
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Factors Influencing the Phenotypic Characterization of the Oral Marker, PROP.
Tepper Beverly J BJ Melis Melania M Koelliker Yvonne Y Gasparini Paolo P Ahijevych Karen L KL Tomassini Barbarossa Iole I
Nutrients 20171123 12
In the last several decades, the genetic ability to taste the bitter compound, 6-<i>n</i>-propyltiouracil (PROP) has attracted considerable attention as a model for understanding individual differences in taste perception, and as an oral marker for food preferences and eating behavior that ultimately impacts nutritional status and health. However, some studies do not support this role. This review describes common factors that can influence the characterization of this phenotype including: (1) c ...[more]
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