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Diagram of response mechanisms of negatively charged membrane to sour, salt, and bitter taste substances. Vm, membrane potential; ΔVm, change in membrane potential (sensor output); H+, proton dissociated from lipid molecule; Na+, sodium ion; Q+, quinine ion. The blue curve represents the change in electrical double layer with distance.
