what is taste of male reproductive organ
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The umami receptor T1R3+T1R1 and gustducin are found in spermatozoa, while the bitter receptor T2R131 is found in the mid-piece of sperm flagella. Germ cells from gustducin-null mice are unresponsive to bitter tastants; however, no other taste components are detected in spermatozoa
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In mammals, the sense of taste helps in the evaluation and consumption of nutrients, and in avoiding toxic substances and indigestible materials. Distinct cell types expressing unique receptors detect each of the five basic tastes: salty, sour, bitter, sweet and umami. The latter three tastes are detected by two distinct families of G protein-coupled receptors: T2Rs and T1Rs. Interestingly, these taste receptors have been found in tissues other than the tongue, such as the digestive system, respiratory system, brain, testis and spermatozoa. The functional implications of taste receptors distributed throughout the body are unknown. We therefore reviewed the remarkable advances in our understanding of the molecular basis of taste perception in ‘taste’ and ‘non-taste’ tissues. We also present our speculations on the direction of further research in the field of male reproduction.
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