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5th Edition of International Conference on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine

September 18-20 | London, UK

September 18 -20, 2025 | London, UK

Taste Receptor Cells

Taste Receptor Cells

Taste Receptor Cells are specialized sensory cells located within taste buds, facilitating the detection and transduction of various taste stimuli. These cells play a central role in the gustatory system, allowing organisms to discern between different flavors: sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami. Structurally, taste receptor cells are classified into several types, each responsive to specific taste modalities. Sweet, umami, and bitter tastes are primarily detected by G protein-coupled receptors on the taste receptor cell membranes, while salty and sour tastes involve ion channels. Taste receptor cells initiate signaling cascades upon interacting with taste molecules, leading to the generation of electrical signals that are transmitted to the brain for taste perception. These cells undergo regular turnover, and supporting cells in taste buds contribute to their regeneration. The intricate interplay between taste receptor cells and supporting cells ensures the maintenance of taste sensitivity and responsiveness. Understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying taste receptor cell function is essential for unraveling the complexities of taste perception and has implications for the food industry, health, and dietary preferences. Ongoing research in this field continues to uncover the molecular pathways and regulatory mechanisms associated with taste receptor cells, contributing to our broader understanding of sensory physiology and potential therapeutic interventions for taste-related disorders.

Committee Members
Speaker at Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine 2025 - Kara E McCloskey

Kara E McCloskey

University of California, Merced, United States
Speaker at Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine 2025 - Thomas J Webster

Thomas J Webster

Interstellar Therapeutics, United States
Speaker at Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine 2025 - Nagy Habib

Nagy Habib

Imperial College London, United Kingdom
TERMC 2025 Speakers
Speaker at Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine 2025 - Jaber Jamil Haj  Ali

Jaber Jamil Haj Ali

Consulting Medical Lab, State of Palestine
Speaker at Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine 2025 - Roberto Gramignoli

Roberto Gramignoli

IRCCS Gaslini Institute, Italy
Speaker at Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine 2025 - Vasiliki E Kalodimou

Vasiliki E Kalodimou

Director Flow Cytometry-Research, Greece
Speaker at Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine 2025 - Kunal Mitra

Kunal Mitra

Florida Tech, United States

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