Kurihara K, Beidler L M
Science. 1968 Sep 20;161(3847):1241-3. doi: 10.1126/science.161.3847.1241.
The active principle of miracle fruit (Synsepalum dulcificum) is a basic glycoprotein with a probable molecular weight of 44,000. Application of the protein to the tongue modifies the taste so that one tastes sour substances as sweet.
神秘果(Synsepalum dulcificum)的活性成分是一种碱性糖蛋白,分子量可能为44,000。将这种蛋白质涂抹在舌头上会改变味觉,使人将酸味物质尝成甜味。