Toxicity of the Taste Testing Compound Phenylthiocarbamide

THE genetic polymorphism in human taste acuity for phenylthiocarbamide (phenylthiourea, PTC) and related compounds is widely used in practical demonstrations at most educational levels. The Nuffield O-level biology text 1 advises that PTC papers be prepared from 0.13% PTC solution, but PTC solutions...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Nature. New biology (London) 1972-01, Vol.235 (55), p.93-94
Hauptverfasser:	WHEATCROFT, PENELOPE E. J., THORNBURN, C. C.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Animals Biomedical and Life Sciences Lethal Dose 50 letters-to-editor Life Sciences Mice Phenylthiourea - administration & dosage Phenylthiourea - toxicity Rats Taste
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Zusammenfassung:	THE genetic polymorphism in human taste acuity for phenylthiocarbamide (phenylthiourea, PTC) and related compounds is widely used in practical demonstrations at most educational levels. The Nuffield O-level biology text 1 advises that PTC papers be prepared from 0.13% PTC solution, but PTC solutions or crystals are often used to distinguish “tasters” and “non-tasters”.
ISSN:	0090-0028 2058-1092
DOI:	10.1038/newbio235093a0