An enzymatic metabolic sensing axis in taste cells detects glucose-yielding carbohydrates
Aracely Simental Ramos, Sandrine Chometton, A-Hyun Jung, Amelia Cave, Thisun Udagedara, Caroline Metyas, Lilly Mai, Grace Tang, Jonathan Fan, Maddie Obrzut, Lindsey A. Schier
The paper identifies an enzymatic-metabolic sensing mechanism in taste cells that detects glucose-yielding carbohydrates independently of sweet taste receptors, showing its role in dietary choice.
bioRxiv · Mar 16, 2026 · PreprintNeuroscience