Term Name: | umami taste receptor activity |
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Definition: | Combining with soluble umami compounds to initiate a change in cell activity. These receptors are responsible for the sense of umami taste, the savory taste of meats and other foods that are rich in glutamates. |
Ontology: | GO: Molecular Function [GO:0033042] QuickGO AmiGO |