A recent study published in PLOS ONE utilized TāStation to refute the glucose transport taste signaling hypothesis, showing that all sweet taste signaling occurs exclusively through the TAS1R2/TAS1R3 receptor. The research demonstrates the analytical power of TāStation in resolving complex scientific problems.
The study provides a rigorous scientific validation of Opertech Bio's TāStation technology, enabling the quantification of human taste discrimination. The findings are consistent with receptor occupancy theory and demonstrate remarkable test-to-test repeatability.
Researchers at Opertech Bio developed a proprietary apparatus, the Microtiter Operant Gustometer (MOG), to train rats as expert taste testers. This system measures both taste quality and palatability, allowing for high-throughput analysis of flavor ingredients.