New Insights on the Evolution of the Sweet Taste Receptor of Primates Adapted to Harsh Environments

New Insights on the Evolution of the Sweet Taste Receptor of Primates Adapted to Harsh Environments

Taste perception is an essential function that provides valuable dietary and sensory information, which is crucial for the survival of animals. Studies into the evolution of the sweet taste receptor gene (<i>TAS1R2</i>) are scarce, especially for Bornean endemic primates such as <i>...

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Main Authors: Nur Aida Md Tamrin, Ramlah Zainudin, Yuzine Esa, Halimah Alias, Mohd Noor Mat Isa, Laurence Croft, Mohd Tajuddin Abdullah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-12-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
primate
phylogenetic
sweet taste receptor gene
diet preference
divergence date
late Miocene
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/12/2359

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