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Structure of fungiform papillae of tongue

Known as: Fungiform papillae, Set of fungiform papillae, Fungiform papilla 
A type of lingual papillae located on the anterior aspect of the tongue, with greatest density at the tip, and which are large, deep red in color… 
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Dorsum of tongue

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Papilla of tongueStructure of palatine portion of dorsum of tongue

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Highly Cited
2006
Highly Cited
2006
Sox2 is required for development of taste bud sensory cells.
Sox2 is expressed in basal epithelial cells of the tongue, with high levels in taste bud placodes, fungiform papillae, and mature… 
Highly Cited
2003
Highly Cited
2003
Lingual tactile acuity, taste perception, and the density and diameter of fungiform papillae in female subjects
Highly Cited
2000
Highly Cited
2000
Food acceptance and genetic variation in taste.
Review
2000
Review
2000
Genetic variation and inferences about perceived taste intensity in mice and men
Highly Cited
1998
Highly Cited
1998
PROP Taster Status Is Related to Fat Perception and Preference a
ABSTRACT: Individuals who are sensitive to the bitter compound 6‐n‐propylthiouracil (PROP) are also more sensitive to selected… 
Highly Cited
1997
Highly Cited
1997
Fat Perception is Related to PROP Taster Status
Highly Cited
1990
Highly Cited
1990
Membrane currents in taste cells of the rat fungiform papilla. Evidence for two types of Ca currents and inhibition of K currents by saccharin
Taste buds were isolated from the fungiform papilla of the rat tongue and the receptor cells (TRCs) were patch clamped. Seals… 
Highly Cited
1971
Highly Cited
1971
Peripheral nerve abnormalities in the Riley-Day syndrome. Findings in a sural nerve biopsy.
FAMILIAL dysautonomia (Riley-Day syndrome) is a rare disorder characterized by emotional lability, insensitivity to pain, absence… 
Highly Cited
1965
Highly Cited
1965
FINE STRUCTURE OF THE TASTE BUD.
Highly Cited
1965
Highly Cited
1965
ELECTRON MICROSCOPE STUDY OF THE DEVELOPING TASTE BUD IN RAT FUNGIFORM PAPILLA.
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