Taste receptor type 2 member 31 (TAS2R31)

Receptor that may play a part in the perception of bitterness and is gustducin-linked. May play a role in sensing the chemical composition of the gastrointestinal content.

The activity of this receptor may stimulate alpha gustducin, mediate PLC-beta-2 activation and lead to the gating of TRPM5 (By similarity). Activated by the sulfonyl amide sweeteners saccharin and acesulfame K.