In a nutshell While scratching worsens allergic skin conditions like eczema by increasing inflammation, it also activates a ...
Citation: Bitter taste receptors in skin cells function as a defense mechanism against harmful substances, researcher discover (2025, February 25) retrieved 25 March 2025 from https://phys.org ...
Illustration of bitter taste receptor function in keratinocytes. On the left, harmful substances enter skin cells, leading to cellular damage. On the right, bitter taste receptors located in the ...