Long-chain fatty acids (FAs) are components of plasma membranes and an efficient fuel
source and also serve as metabolic regulators through FA signaling mediated by membrane …

CD36, located on the cell membrane, transports fatty acids in response to dietary fat. It is a
critical fatty acid sensor and regulator of lipid metabolism. The interaction between CD36 …

CD36 (cluster of differentiation 36) is a scavenger receptor that functions in high-affinity
tissue uptake of long-chain fatty acids (FAs) and contributes under excessive fat supply to …

Until recently, the general belief was that non-nutritive sweeteners (NNSs) were healthy
sugar substitutes because they provide sweet taste without calories or glycemic effects …

An attraction for palatable foods rich in lipids is shared by rodents and humans. Over the last
decade, the mechanisms responsible for this specific eating behavior have been actively …

G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) are historically the most successful family of drug
targets. In recent times it has become clear that the pharmacology of these receptors is far …

The tongue is a complex multifunctional organ that interacts and senses both interoceptively
and exteroceptively. Although it is easily visible to almost all of us, it is relatively …

Cancer cells present sustained de novo fatty acid (FA) synthesis with increased production
of saturated fatty acids (SFAs) and monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs). This change in FA …

The sense of smell enables insects to recognize olfactory signals crucial for survival and
reproduction. In insects, odorant detection highly depends on the interplay of distinct …

Energy homeostasis plays a significant role in food consumption and body weight regulation
with fat intake being an area of particular interest due to its palatability and high energy …