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Taste

taste

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Keyword:   three
Context:   Gustducin is made of three subunits. When it is activated by the GPCR, its subunits break apart and activate phosphodiesterase, a nearby enzyme, which in turn converts a precursor within the cell into a secondary messenger, which closes potassium ion channels.
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    • subunits When it is activated by the GPCR
    • its subunits break apart and activate phosphodiesterase
    • a nearby enzyme which in turn converts a precursor within the cell into a secondary messenger which closes potassium ion channels
Full context:   Gustducin is made of three subunits. When it is activated by the GPCR, its subunits break apart and activate phosphodiesterase, a nearby enzyme, which in turn converts a precursor within the cell into a secondary messenger, which closes potassium ion channels. Also, this secondary messenger can stimulate the endoplasmic reticulum to release Ca2+ which contributes to depolarization. This leads to a build-up of potassium ions in the cell, depolarization, and neurotransmitter release. It is also possible for some bitter tastants to interact directly with the G protein, because of a structural similarity to the relevant GPCR.
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Sense

sense

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Anatomy
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Taste

taste

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