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 (TAS1R2) are scarce, especially for Bornean endemic primates such as Nasalis larvatus (proboscis...

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Main Authors: Md Tamrin, Nur Aida, Zainudin, Ramlah, Esa, Yuzine, Alias, Halimah, Mat Isa, Mohd Noor, Croft, Laurence, Abdullah, Mohd Tajuddin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2020
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/86897/1/New%20insights%20on%20the%20evolution.pdf