This Taste-Related Protein May Lead to New Diabetes Treatment

‘TRPM5’ researchers partner with pharmaceutical company to study drug options.

By Carina Woudenberg
Aug 30, 2021 11:00 PMAug 31, 2021 1:30 PM
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The term “transient receptor potential melastatin 5” doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue, but if you’ve ever enjoyed the sweet taste of a ripe nectarine or the umami flavor in your mu shoo pork, you have this taste-signaling protein to thank.

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