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This entry is adapted from the peer-reviewed paper 10.3390/cimb46010020

Skin diseases represent a global healthcare challenge due to their rising incidence and substantial socio-economic burden. While biological, immunological, and targeted therapies have brought a revolution in improving quality of life and survival rates for certain dermatological conditions, there remains a stringent demand for new remedies. Nature has long served as an inspiration for drug development. Recent studies have identified bitter taste receptors (TAS2Rs) in both skin cell lines and human skin. Additionally, bitter natural compounds have shown promising benefits in addressing skin aging, wound healing, inflammatory skin conditions, and even skin cancer. Thus, TAS2Rs may represent a promising target in all these processes. 

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1. Introduction

Traditionally viewed as merely a mechanical barrier separating the body from its surroundings, the skin is now recognized as a dynamic, multi-layered interface with diverse functions (e.g., keratogenesis, melanogenesis, hydrolipidic layer formation, sudoral and sebaceous secretion, pilogenesis, thermoregulation, metabolic, endocrine, elastic, plastic, resistance, immunological, psychosocial, and communication functions) [1]. Some of these roles are attributed to the living cells in the skin (e.g., keratinocytes, melanocytes) or to the skin infiltrating cells (e.g., T lymphocytes), while others are achieved in connection with other organs/systems.
Rated as the fourth most prevalent health concern, dermatologic diseases are a substantial healthcare challenge [2]. Inflammatory skin conditions hold a significant weight among them, since approximately one in four individuals will experience a chronic inflammatory skin disease at some point [3]. This category covers various ailments, with psoriasis and atopic dermatitis among the most prevalent [4]. Both conditions profoundly impact the patients’ quality of life and also affect their families [5].
Alongside ultraviolet radiation skin exposure [6], viruses [7], immunodeficiency [8][9], genetic predisposition [10][11], existence of multiple nevi [12], smoking [13], chemical [14] or ionizing radiation exposure [15], chronic cutaneous inflammation is an important risk factor for skin carcinogenesis [16][17].
The incidence of skin cancer has increased in the past few years. In 2020, over 1.5 million new cases of skin cancers (except basal cell carcinoma) have been diagnosed globally [18]. Given the socio-economic impact of inflammatory skin diseases and skin cancers, it becomes imperative to seize every possible opportunity for their prevention and treatment.
A better understanding of the mechanisms by which skin inflammation and cancer are developed may lead to effective therapies. Many of the reported molecules involved in skin inflammation and cancer, such as C–C chemokine receptor type4 (CCR4), C–C chemokine receptor type10 (CCR10), involved in skin lymphocyte recruitment [19], G-protein-coupled estrogen receptor 1 (GPER1) [20], and melanocortin 1 receptor (MC1R), involved in melanocyte proliferation, pigmentary variation, sun sensitivity, and susceptibility to skin cancers [21][22], are G-coupled protein receptors (GPCRs). Based on this, scientists have directed their interest toward other proteins within the same class, identifying them as potential targets for drug development in treating skin diseases. Among them, taste receptors (TASRs), especially bitter taste receptors (TAS2Rs), discovered relatively recently to have widespread extraoral expression (including in the skin), are a novel class of GPCRs that became attractive for scientists in dermatology.
Exploring natural resources through bioprospecting, an important research trend in dermatology [23][24][25], may be a useful approach for identifying new ligands of TASRs that could serve as potential templates for the development of innovative drugs and therapeutic strategies for various skin diseases. Many natural compounds exert anti-inflammatory effects, acting on specific molecular pathways involved in the development of skin inflammation and/or its progression to cancer [26][27]. Among them, bitter phytochemicals showed a greater probability of possessing both anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties than other plant-derived tastants [28][29].

2. Bitter Taste Receptors (TAS2R)-Types and Signaling Pathways

Bitter taste represents one of the five basic tastes (bitter, sweet, sour, salty, umami). From an evolutionary point of view, bitter taste is thought to play an important role in avoiding potentially harmful substances, which most frequently taste bitter [30][31].
To date, 26 human TAS2Rs are known [32]. These receptors belong to the type A G protein-coupled receptor cluster [33]. The binding of bitter tastants to TAS2R induces a conformational modification of this receptor, followed by the dissociation of G-protein in Gα-gustducin and Gβγ [34][35]. Gβγ activates the β2 isoform of phospholipase, capable of converting phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate (PIP2) into inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate (IP3) and diacylglycerol (DAG) [34][35]. Upon binding to its receptor located on the surface of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER), IP3 triggers calcium efflux from the ER, leading to an increase in the cytosolic concentration of Ca2+ [34][35]. Subsequent molecular events depend on the specific cell type. In the taste buds, a rise in cytosolic Ca2+ concentration determines membrane depolarization through transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily M member 4/5 (TRPM4/5), prompts ATP release from calcium homeostasis modulator 1/3 (CALHM1/3), and initiates the activation of nerve fibers that transmit the gustatory signal to the brain [34][35].
In the skin, the TAS2R signaling pathway is not yet completely elucidated. Activation of this receptor in skin cells leads to an intracellular increase in Ca2+ concentration [36].
Among the 26 known human bitter taste receptors, four are considered orphan receptors (TAS2R42, TAS2R45, TAS2R48, and TAS2R60), indicating that their specific activating compounds or ligands have not yet been identified [37][38][39][40][41][42]. Some of the remaining 22 exhibit broad tuning, displaying varying levels of promiscuity, such as TAS2R10 [37], TAS2R14 [37][43], TAS2R39 [37], and TAS2R46 [37][44]. Others demonstrate narrow modulation, responding to a limited set of agonists; for example, TAS2R3 recognizes chloroquine and theaflavin-3′-O-gallate [37][45], while TAS2R41 acts as a ‘specialist’ receptor for chloramphenicol [40].

3. Extraoral Bitter Taste Receptors and Their Biological Roles

TAS2Rs are expressed in virtually all human systems, including cardiovascular [46][47], digestive [48][49][50], endocrine [51], immune [52][53], integumentary [36][54][55][56], muscular [57], nervous [58][59][60][61], renal [62][63], reproductive [64][65][66], respiratory [67][68][69], and skeletal systems [70][71][72][73]. Evidence shows an increasing number of cells expressing TAS2Rs. Interestingly, recent studies have highlighted differential expression of TAS2Rs in inflammatory versus non-inflammatory states [74][75], as well as in normal versus cancerous cells [76][77].
The discovery of extraoral taste receptors has raised questions regarding their biological roles in these cvasi-ectopic locations. Beyond their primordial attribute of detecting bitter taste, TAS2Rs have various non-sensorial functions. They are involved in regulating innate and adaptive immunity [53][78][79][80][81], inflammation [82][83], endocrine or exocrine secretion [51][84][85], or the contraction/relaxation process [86][87]. As well, they are engaged in the pathogenesis of various diseases, such as cancer [66][88][89][90], metabolic disorders [91][92][93], and infections [94][95].

4. Differential Expression of Bitter Taste Receptors in Human Skin

The expression of TAS2Rs in human skin varies significantly based on diverse factors such as the degree of sun exposure, physiological characteristics (e.g., sex, age), or the presence of pathological conditions (e.g., inflammation) in the tested specimens. For instance, in sun-exposed skin samples (lower leg) compared to non-exposed areas (suprapubic), TAS2R14, TAS2R30, and TAS2R42 are notably less expressed, while TAS2R60 exhibits a significant increased expression [54]. Moreover, a positive correlation occurs in non-exposed skin areas between aging and TAS2R5 expression levels [54]. Women display significantly higher expression levels of TAS2R3, TAS2R4, and TAS2R8 in the suprapubic area (considered non-exposed skin), while exhibiting lower levels of TAS2R3, TAS2R9, and TAS2R14 in sun-exposed regions like the lower leg; TAS2R60, however, has a significantly higher expression [54].
Scientists also reported high inter-individual variability in TAS2Rs expression, with some having universal expression across individuals, although at varying levels, while others were expressed selectively [54][55]. In addition, TAS2Rs show differential expression based on the investigated sample types, including whole skin samples, cell lines, or primary cells. For instance, the TAS2R14 transcript had a notably higher expression in human skin samples compared to primary basal keratinocytes and both differentiated and undifferentiated N/TERT-1 keratinocytes [36]. Immunofluorescent analysis using anti-TAS2R14 antibodies displayed the strongest signal in the stratum granulosum of skin samples, whereas N/TERT-1 keratinocytes presented a signal dispersed throughout the cytoplasm [36].

5. Functionality of Bitter Taste Receptors in Skin

There is substantial evidence regarding the functionality of TAS2Rs expressed in the skin. Their activation by corresponding agonists (e.g., (-)-α-thujone for TAS2R14 [36], amarogentin for TAS2R1 [56]) is associated with a dose-dependent increase in intracellular calcium concentration. Several studies have indicated potential ligands for skin TAS2Rs, suggesting that besides exogenous compounds (both natural and pathogenic) [96], endogenous substances could also activate these receptors, including a keratinocyte-derived product not yet identified [97] or bitter amino acids derived from natural moisturizing factors [96].
Skin TAS2Rs are believed to display diverse biological roles as chemosensory receptors, regulators of keratinocyte differentiation, skin barrier protein expression and lipid synthesis, inhibitors of hair growth, modulators of skin aging, wound healing, adipocyte functions, migration within the skin, and oral microbiota [36][98][99][100][101].

5.1. Bitter Taste Receptors as Chemosensory Receptors

Alongside Merkel cells, keratinocytes have the ability to receive external sensory stimuli and trigger skin sensations, including nociception [102][103]. There is a suggestion among scientists that TAS2Rs might act as chemosensory receptors in skin cells, allowing them to recognize noxious compounds that may have breached a damaged epidermal barrier.

5.2. Bitter Taste Receptors as Regulators of Keratinocyte Differentiation and Skin Barrier Structural and Functional Integrity

Certain bitter compounds, such as amarogentin (a non-selective TAS2R1 agonist) and diphenidol (an agonist for TAS2R1 and TAS2R38), have been found to induce the expression of both early and late differentiation markers in human primary keratinocytes and HaCaT cells (markers including Keratin 10, involucrin, and transglutaminase-1) [56]. These compounds not only influence skin barrier proteins but also impact skin lipids.

5.3. Influence of Bitter Taste Receptors on Aging and Wound Healing

The aging process in the skin can be induced by D-galactose through various molecular mechanisms involving oxidative stress: downregulation of antioxidant enzymes; formation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) that target extracellular matrix proteins, such as collagen and elastin, diminish their quality and quantity and subsequently cause reduced skin flexibility; activation of NADPH oxidase; and increase of mitochondrial DNA damage, among others [104]. Intriguingly, in D-galactose-induced aged HaCaT keratinocytes, TAS2R10 and TAS2R16, along with downstream proteins (TRPM5 and PLCβ2), had increased expression compared to normal HaCaT cells [99].

5.4. Bitter Taste Receptors as Regulators of Hair Follicle Growth

The hair follicle growth cycle comprises three phases: 1. anagen, characterized by active cell division and hair growth, lasting 3–10 years; 2. catagen, marked by the cessation of cell division and hair growth, completed in 2–3 weeks; 3. telogen, the resting phase, with a duration of 3–4 months [105]. Keratinocytes from the outer root sheath of scalp hair follicles express functional TAS2R4.. Stimulation of TAS2R4 with rebaudioside A has been found to prematurely induce the catagen phase through TGF-β2, thus inhibiting hair growth [98].

5.5. Bitter Taste Receptors as Modulators of Skin Immunity and Oral Microbiome

Bitter taste receptors play a role in skin immunity. Functional TAS2R38 receptors are expressed by skin-infiltrating lymphocytes [97]. Both mRNA and protein expression levels were significantly higher in atopic dermatitis compared to healthy skin [97]. This receptor can be considered a marker for the severity of atopic dermatitis based on the positive correlations established between serum thymus and activation-regulated chemokine (TARC), or serum IgE and TAS2R38 mRNA levels [97]. Stimulation of TAS2R38 with phenylthiocarbamide (PTC) and 6-n-propylthiouracil (PROP) induces a dose-dependent inhibition of the migration signal in TAS2R38-transduced Jurkat cells in response to CXCL12 [97].

5.6. Bitter Taste Receptors as Regulators of Adipocyte Functions

Chronic exposure of subcutaneous adipocytes to the bitter compound propylthiouracil increased TAS2R38 expression while concurrently decreasing the expression of three genes involved in adipocyte differentiation (FASN, GLUT4, and PPAR-γ) [106]. In a separate study, two other bitter agonists, denatonium benzoate and quinine, hampered the differentiation of 3T3-F442A pre-adipocytes into mature adipocytes [107]. This inhibition resulted in reduced expression levels of several differentiation markers, such as leptin, adiponectin, PPAR-γ, adipocyte protein 2, fatty acid synthase, and uncoupling protein 2 [107].

5.7. Involvement of Bitter Taste Receptors in Skin and Oral Cancers

5.7.1. Skin Melanoma

In a study conducted by Ryan Carey et al., it was found that among all types of cancer studied, skin melanoma exhibited the highest rate of non-silent mutations for TAS1R and TAS2R [77]. Among TAS2R types, the most frequent non-silent mutations involved TAS2R38, TAS2R41, and TAS2R60 [77]. This study also investigated TAS1R and TAS2R gene expression and their impact on survival rates [77]. Interestingly, increased expression of TAS2R14 was associated with notably longer survival (over 7 years) in distantly metastatic skin melanoma cases [77]. Even though melanoma originates from melanocytes [108], current genome-wide analysis of tissue-specific RNA and protein expression does not provide evidence of TAS2R expression in melanocytic cells (https://www.proteinatlas.org, accessed on 1, October 2023) [109].

5.7.2. Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Oral squamous cell carcinoma, much like skin squamous cell carcinoma, originates from keratinocytes but exhibits certain differences in evolution and management [110][111]. In some samples from oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma and corresponding contralateral normal locations, intraindividual variations in TAS2R expression were observed [112]. Differential expressions for TAS2Rs were also observed in oral squamous cell carcinoma cell lines [112].

5.8. Other Potential Functions of Bitter Taste Receptors

Indirect evidence suggests various potential functions of TAS2Rs. For example, recent research demonstrated the involvement of several TAS2Rs (TAS2R3, TAS2R4, TAS2R14, TAS2R19, and TAS2R43) expressed in follicular granulosa cells in gonadal steroidogenesis [113]. Considering the established elevated expression of TAS2R3 and TAS2R4 in the female suprapubic area, an area abundant in sexual hair follicles [54], and the recognition of skin and hair follicles as sites for extra-adrenal and extra-gonadal steroidogenesis [114], scholars can estimate a potential role for TAS2R3 and TAS2R4 in cutaneous steroidogenesis and hair follicle growth.

6. Chemical and Orosensorial Complexity of Bitter Phytochemicals

Bitter phytochemicals are characterized by significant structural heterogeneity, belonging to various chemical classes: alkaloids, aminoacids, carotenoids, coumarins, flavonoids, steroids, terpenoids, etc. [115]. The majority of bitter compounds are characterized by their relatively small molecular size and high hydrophobicity, notably distinct from sweet compounds, which are generally larger and more polar [116].
A single phytochemical may present a complex orosensory profile, inducing multiple tastes or orosensations. Compounds that display simultaneous bitter taste and astringency are often found in the tannin class (e.g., castalagin activates TAS2R7 [117]) or within flavonoids (e.g., myricetin activates TAS2R14 and TAS2R39 [118]). Camphor, a well-known pungent monoterpenoid, also activates several bitter taste receptors: TAS2R4, TAS2R10, TAS2R14, and TAS2R47 [37].
Although the majority of saccharides are sweet, a few display bitterness (e.g., gentiobiose [119], gentianose [120], beta-D-mannose) [121]). Rebaudiosides, belonging to the class of steviol glycosides, are well known as sweet compounds, but many of them also exhibit slight bitterness, acting as agonists for various bitter taste receptors (e.g., rebaudiosides A, B, and C are agonists of TAS2R4 and TAS2R14 [122]).

7. Bitter Phytochemicals Active on Skin Inflammation, Skin Carcinogenesis, and Wound Healing

Recently, scholars have demonstrated that taste serves as a more significant predictor of anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer activity than the chemical class itself [28][29][123]. Bitter taste was positively correlated, while sweet taste showed a negative correlation with both activities [29]. As outlined in a recent review, anti-inflammatory activity emerged as the most frequently cited biological property of natural compounds beneficial in wound healing [124]. This finding is reasonable considering that inflammation represents the second phase of the wound healing process [124]. Therefore, bitter phytochemicals show promising therapeutic potential in treating skin inflammatory diseases, skin cancer, and skin ulcers.
Figure 1 illustrates the chemical structures of a select group of bitter phytochemicals, which will be briefly discussed in connection with TAS2Rs.
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Figure 1. Chemical structures of some bitter phytochemicals.
Apigenin, also known as 4′,5,7-trihydroxyflavone, is a bitter flavonoid present in fruits, vegetables, seasonings, medicinal plants, or plant-derived beverages (e.g., grapefruit, lettuce, celery, parsley, oregano, rosemary, red and white wine [125][126][127]). Apigenin is a well-known agonist of TAS2R14 [118][128] and TAS2R39 [118]. This flavonoid has been associated with various pharmacological activities, such as anti-oxidant [129], anti-inflammatory [130][131][132], anti-cancer [133][134], anti-bacterial [135], anti-viral [136][137], cardioprotective [138], and anti-obesity effects [139].
In the skin, apigenin showed beneficial effects in addressing inflammatory conditions and certain types of skin cancer. In a mouse model of imiquimod-induced psoriasis-like skin lesions, apigenin decreased erythema, scaling, and Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) score, and it also inhibited NF-kB activation and the IL-23/STAT3/IL-17A pathway [140].
Amarogentin, identified as an agonist of seven TAS2Rs (TAS2R1 [37], TAS2R4 [37], TAS2R39 [37], TAS2R43 [37], TAS2R46 [37], TAS2R47 [37], TAS2R50 [37]), is a secoiridoid glycoside that can be found in various plants from the Gentianaceae family and ranks among the most bitter natural substances [141][142][143].
Amygdalin, also known as D-mandelonitrile-β-D-gentiobioside or vitamin B17, is a cyanogenic glucoside notably present in the seeds of various species within the Rosaceae family (e.g., apricot, peach, bitter almond) [144] that acts as an agonist of TAS2R16 [37][145]. Amygdalin proved to have good skin penetration, making it a good candidate for skin diseases [146]. In a study using burn-induced skin wounds in diabetic rats, amygdalin improved the time and quality of wound healing [147].
Systemic administration of these amygdalin analogues in a xenograft transplantation model, where human psoriatic skin was transplanted onto immunodeficient mice, significantly improved psoriatic lesions [144]. This improvement was reflected in the reduction of clinical psoriasis score, epidermal thickness, parakeratosis, and Munro’s abscesses [144]. Also, topical application of a cream based on an amygdalin analogue ameliorated psoriasis-like disease in a mouse model [148]. It achieved this by reducing keratinocyte proliferation, skin inflammation, and the levels of systemic pro-inflammatory cytokines typically increased in psoriasis subjects, such as IL-17A, IL6, or G-CSF [148].
Berberine, a bitter alkaloid found in various plants, acts as an agonist for TAS2R38 [149] and TAS2R46 [150]. In an animal model of atopic dermatitis, berberine displayed anti-inflammatory effects [151]. In the context of skin cancer, a growing body of evidence supports the antitumor actions of berberine. In both melanoma and squamous cell carcinoma cells, berberine inhibited cell proliferation, migration, and invasion, inhibited epithelial-mesenchymal transition, and induced apoptosis [152][153][154].
Chrysin, a flavonoid also known as 5,7-dihydroxyflavone, is a TAS2R14 [118] and TAS2R39 [118] agonist. It can be found in certain medicinal plants, such as Opuntia ficus indica L and Viburnum opulus L [155][156], as well as in honey [157] and propolis [158]. In an imiquimod-induced mouse psoriasis model, chrysin demonstrated an ability to alleviate inflammation [159].
Cucurbitacin B, a triterpenoid known to act as an agonist for TAS2R10 [37] and TAS2R14 [37], shows promising anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer actions specific to the skin. In a model of imiquimod-induced skin inflammation, cucurbitacin B inhibited psoriatic cytokines (e.g., IL-8, CCL-20) and keratinocyte proliferation [160].
Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a flavonoid and known agonist for TAS2R14 [118][161], TAS2R31 [161], and TAS2R39 [118][161], is the major component in green tea [162]. It demonstrates beneficial effects concerning skin inflammation and cutaneous tumors. In a mouse model induced by psoriasis-like inflammation, EGCG reduced the serum level of pro-inflammatory cytokines and mitigated dermal T cell infiltration [163].
Genistein, a soy isoflavone [164] and a recognized agonist for TAS2R14 [118] and TAS2R39 [118], has proven anticancer effects on skin cancer cell lines. It inhibited growth, proliferation, and migration, reduced cell survival and invasion, induced apoptosis, and led to cell cycle arrest [165][166][167][168][169][170][171]. 
Kaempferol, a known agonist of TAS2R14 [118] and TAS2R39 [118], is found abundantly in green leafy vegetables [172]. In a mouse model of imiquimod-induced psoriasis, kaempferol reduced T cell infiltration in the skin and the gene expression of inflammatory cytokines [173]. 
Luteolin is a recognized agonist of TAS2R14 [118] and TAS2R39 [118]. In a murine model of atopic dermatitis, luteolin reduced inflammation, oxidative stress, and serum IgE levels [174]. Similarly, in a mouse psoriasis model, luteolin inhibited the infiltration of inflammatory cells in the skin, decreased levels of proinflammatory cytokines, and lowered inflammatory mediators [175].
Naringenin, also known as 4′,5,7-trihydroxyflavone, is a citrus flavonoid identified as a TAS2R14 agonist [176][177]. In a mouse model of induced atopic dermatitis, naringenin inhibited T cell production of IFN-γ, immune cell infiltration into skin lesions, and decreased serum IgE concentration [178]. In skin cancer cell lines (both human and murine), naringenin reduced cell viability and migration and induced apoptosis [179]. In a two-stage mouse skin carcinogenesis model, naringenin decreased the number and size of tumors [180].
Resveratrol, a phytoalexin known for its activation of TAS2R14 [118] and TAS2R39 [118], can be found in grapes, wines, and peanuts [181]. It exerts various pharmacological actions, including effects at the cutaneous level. Resveratrol significantly diminished skin inflammation in a mouse model of induced psoriasis [182], and numerous studies highlight its anti-inflammatory roles in models of atopic dermatitis [183][184].

8. Phytochemical Bitter Taste Receptors agonists in Skin Aging, Inflammation, and Cancer: Insights into mammalian Target of rapamycin (mTOR) Signaling Pathways

Skin aging is a risk factor for skin carcinogenesis, attributed not only to photoaging or environmental exposure but also to intrinsic aging processes [185]. With age, proteins like keratin 10 and involucrin exhibit reduced expression in the epidermis, among other changes [185]. The mTOR pathway plays a pivotal role in aging, including skin aging [186]. This pathway is implicated in both skin inflammatory diseases (e.g., psoriasis) and skin cancers (e.g., melanoma, cutaneous T cell lymphomas) [187].
Numerous bitter phytochemicals exhibit the ability to inhibit the mTOR signaling pathway, thereby influencing skin aging, inflammation, and cancer. For instance, fisetin, an agonist of TAS2R [118], demonstrates anti-inflammatory, anti-proliferative, and pro-differentiation effects in keratinocytes by modulating the mTOR pathway [188]. Resveratrol, by inhibiting the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway in melanoma cells (human-A375 cells, mouse-B16-F10 cells), promotes autophagy [189].

9. Direct Involvement of Bitter Taste Receptors in the Bitter Phytochemicals’ Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-Cancer Effects

Although numerous studies demonstrate the beneficial effects of bitter phytochemicals on inflammation and cancer, and there is increasing evidence of TAS2Rs expressed across human cells, the direct connection between bitter phytochemicals and TAS2Rs in anti-inflammatory or anti-cancer actions remains relatively unexplored.
Evidence supporting the anti-inflammatory action of bitter phytochemicals through TAS2R involvement is limited. For instance, specific agonists activating TAS2Rs on mast cells have shown inhibitory effects on histamine and prostaglandin D2 (PGD2) release [190].

10. Conclusions

TAS2Rs are expressed in all the layers of human skin in a personalized manner. Differential skin expression of TAS2Rs depends on many inter-individual or intra-individual factors, including age, sex, body map, and sun exposure. Some TAS2Rs have confirmed functionality within the skin and its cell lines. Experimental studies have shown promising effects of bitter phytochemicals in skin aging, wound healing, inflammatory skin conditions, and skin cancers, both in vitro and in animal models.
Exploring the therapeutic potential of bitter phytochemicals in inflammatory skin conditions and their influence on the risk of skin cancer development in patients with skin inflammation may be an interesting research area. Another avenue of investigation could assess combinations of two or more bitter phytocompounds targeting the same TAS2R, aiming to identify potential synergistic effects in animal models of skin conditions.
The drawbacks associated with bitter phytochemicals remain relatively underexplored and necessitate comprehensive research.

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