Method of examining zinc-deficient taste disturbance by determining expression level of taste receptor genes

The present invention provides: a method for testing zinc deficiency dysgeusia, which is characterized in that it comprises correlating the expression levels of a gene encoding a gustatory receptor belonging to the THTR family and a gene encoding a gustatory receptor belonging to the T2R family obta...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Authors Takao, Kyoichi, Ikeda, Minoru, Onoda, Keiko
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 13.09.2011
Online AccessGet full text

Cover

More Information
Summary:The present invention provides: a method for testing zinc deficiency dysgeusia, which is characterized in that it comprises correlating the expression levels of a gene encoding a gustatory receptor belonging to the THTR family and a gene encoding a gustatory receptor belonging to the T2R family obtained from a sample derived from the oral cavity of a subject, with a serum zinc level obtained from the sample of the subject; and a kit used for the aforementioned test.