TAS1R2 Gene Summary [Human]

Contributes to sweet taste receptor activity. Involved in detection of chemical stimulus involved in sensory perception of sweet taste and positive regulation of cytokinesis. Part of sweet taste receptor complex. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Apr 2022]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
TAS1R2
Official Name
taste 1 receptor member 2 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:14905]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000179002
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 80834 Ensembl: ENSG00000179002
Aliases taste 1 receptor member 2
Synonyms Aldh4a1, GPR71, LOC690574, T1R2, taste 1 receptor member 2, taste receptor, type 1, member 2, TR2
Species
Human, Homo sapiens
OrthologiesMouse

Protein Domains

A protein domain is a distinct structural or functional region within a protein that can evolve, function, and exist independently of the rest of the protein chain. These domains in human TAS1R2 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • G-protein coupled receptor
  • taste receptor
  • Receptor family ligand binding region
  • DNA binding domain
  • ligand-binding domain
  • Type 1 periplasmic binding fold superfamily
  • transmembrane domain
  • Nine Cysteines Domain of family 3 GPCR
  • venus Flytrap domain
  • protein binding
  • 7 transmembrane sweet-taste receptor of 3 GCPR
  • seven-transmembrane G protein-coupled receptor superfamily

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the TAS1R2 gene in human plays a role, providing insight into its function and relevance in health or disease.

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
regulated by
  • D-glucose
  • acetosulfam
  • saccharin
  • aspartame
  • cisplatin
  • Neoculin
  • neohesperidin dihydrochalcone
  • sucralose
  • Miraculin
  • 3M-002
regulates
  • AKT
  • synthetic promoter
  • D-glucose
  • reporter gene
  • insulin
  • sucrose
  • L-glutamic acid
  • aspartame
  • saccharin
  • TAS1R2
role in cell
  • phosphorylation in
  • quantity
  • size
  • adipogenesis
  • cytokinesis in
  • calcium response
  • lipolysis in

Subcellular Expression

Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
  • Plasma Membrane
  • cellular membrane
  • Nucleus
  • apical membrane

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human TAS1R2 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • G-protein coupled receptor signaling pathway
  • sensory perception of sweet taste
  • detection of chemical stimulus involved in sensory perception of sweet taste
  • positive regulation of cytokinesis

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • membrane
  • receptor complex
  • plasma membrane

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • sweet taste receptor activity
  • G-protein coupled receptor activity
  • taste receptor activity

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