Association between CD36 gene variants, PROP taster status and oral fatty taste intensity perception among Malaysian obese and non-obese subjects

• Main Authors: Bahauddin, Ahmad Riduan, Karim, Roselina, Saari, Nazamid, Mohd Shariff, Zalilah
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Universiti Putra Malaysia 2018
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/77409/1/4%20-%20IFRJ171274.R1%20-%20Edited.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/77409/; http://www.ifrj.upm.edu.my/25%20(07)%202018%20supplementary%201/4%20-%20IFRJ171274.R1%20-%20Edited.pdf

Genetic variation in taste is one of the factors that influence taste perception. This study is carried out to ascertain whether CD36 gene variants and PROP taster status are associated with fatty taste sensitivity and perception among lean and obese individuals. A total of 103 obese and 77 lean sub...