Tas2r138 Gene Summary [Mouse]
Predicted to enable bitter taste receptor activity. Predicted to be involved in detection of chemical stimulus involved in sensory perception of bitter taste. Predicted to be located in plasma membrane. Predicted to be active in membrane. Is expressed in alimentary system; liver; metanephros; thymus; and trachea. Orthologous to human TAS2R38 (taste 2 receptor member 38). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]
Details
| Type | Protein Coding |
| Official Symbol | Tas2r138 |
| Official Name | taste receptor, type 2, member 138 [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:2681306] |
| Ensembl ID | ENSMUSG00000058250 |
| Bio databases IDs | |
| Aliases | taste receptor, type 2, member 138 |
| Synonyms | mt2r31, PTC, T2R138, T2R38, T2R61, Tas2r138, taste 2 receptor member 38, taste receptor, type 2, member 138, THIOT |
| Species | Mouse, Mus musculus |
| Orthologies |
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 mouse Tas2r138 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
- Taste receptor protein (TAS2R)
- seven-transmembrane G protein-coupled receptor superfamily
Pathways
Biological processes and signaling networks where the Tas2r138 gene in mouse plays a role, providing insight into its function and relevance in health or disease.
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
Gene Ontology Annotations
Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the mouse Tas2r138 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
- detection of chemical stimulus involved in sensory perception of bitter taste
Cellular Component
Where in the cell the gene product is active
- membrane
- plasma membrane
Molecular Function
What the gene product does at the molecular level
- G-protein coupled receptor activity
- bitter taste receptor activity