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Also known as MSTP058, T2R19, T2R23, T2R48, TAS2R23, TAS2R48, taste 2 receptor member 19

Taste receptor type 2 member 19 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TAS2R19 gene. It seems to be involved in the perception of salt and bitter tastes.

Gene data

TAS2R19
Name
taste 2 receptor member 19
Type
protein-coding
Position
11,021,619–11,022,620 (−)
Aliases
MSTP058, T2R19, T2R23, T2R48, TAS2R23, TAS2R48
RefSeq RNA
NM_176888.2
RefSeq protein
NP_795369.1

Predicted to enable G protein-coupled receptor activity. Predicted to be involved in G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway and sensory perception of taste. Is integral component of membrane. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Apr 2022]

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taste 2 receptor member 19

Symbol
TAS2R19
Biotype
Protein coding
Organism
Homo sapiens
Location
12:11,021,619-11,022,620
Strand
Reverse (−)
Assembly
GRCh38
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Wikidata facts

Instance of
gene
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found in taxon
Homo sapiens
HomoloGene ID
89250
genomic start
11174218
genomic end
11175219
cytogenetic location
12p13.2
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Taste receptor type 2 member 19 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TAS2R19 gene. It seems to be involved in the perception of salt and bitter tastes.

==See also== Taste receptor

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