Ciges M
Acta Otolaryngol. 1979 Mar-Apr;87(3-4):228-31. doi: 10.3109/00016487909126412.
The preneural phase of taste has been studied, describing first the pit region of taste buds and its dynamics. The biochemical regulation of the preneural phase is then analyzed, with emphasis on thiol and metal (certain metals) interactions: the first inhibit and the second facilitate. The equilibrium between thiol and metal ions regulates the flux of tastants, probably at the level of the microvilli membrane. The hypothetical role of the pore and dense substance is considered.
味觉的神经前阶段已被研究，首先描述了味蕾的凹坑区域及其动态变化。接着分析了神经前阶段的生化调节，重点是硫醇与金属（某些金属）的相互作用：前者起抑制作用，后者起促进作用。硫醇和金属离子之间的平衡可能在微绒毛膜水平调节味觉物质的通量。还考虑了小孔和致密物质的假设作用。
