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TRPV1 is the receptor that mediates irritation. It's not actually a taste receptor. It's expressed all over the place, probably the eyes too. The fact it's also
by mtlmtlmtlmtl 4y ago
TRPV1 is the receptor that mediates irritation. It's not actually a taste receptor. It's expressed all over the place, probably the eyes too. The fact it's also in the mouth and associated with spicy food leads to the common misconception that it's a taste receptor.