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Experimental ageusia

M Ciges, J Morales

    Acta Oto-Laryngologica
    |March 1, 1980
    PubMed
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    Administering drugs caused taste loss in guinea pigs, with copper levels changing slightly in most tissues but not in the liver. These findings suggest copper is not involved in taste perception.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Biochemistry
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Taste disorders (ageusia and hypogeusia) can significantly impact quality of life.
    • The role of essential metals, such as copper, in sensory processes like taste is not fully understood.
    • Certain drugs are known to induce taste disturbances as a side effect.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the potential role of copper in the taste process.
    • To examine the effects of acetyl-homocysteine and D-Penicillamine on copper concentration in various tissues.
    • To determine if copper levels correlate with drug-induced taste alterations.

    Main Methods:

    • Guinea pigs were administered acetyl-homocysteine and D-Penicillamine to induce ageusia (loss of taste) and hypogeusia (reduced taste sensitivity), respectively.

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  • Copper concentrations were measured in serum, saliva, liver, salivary glands, muscle, heart, and tongue.
  • Atomic absorption spectrophotometry or similar techniques were likely employed for metal quantification.

    • Main Results:

    • Both acetyl-homocysteine and D-Penicillamine administration resulted in significant taste disturbances.
    • A notable decrease in copper concentration was observed specifically in the liver.
    • Slight increases in copper concentration were found in serum, saliva, salivary glands, muscle, heart, and tongue.

    Conclusions:

    • Copper does not appear to play a direct role in the physiological taste process.
    • The observed changes in copper levels are likely a secondary effect of the drugs.
    • Metals may restore taste by binding to the thiol (SH) groups of the drugs, which are hypothesized to be responsible for the taste dysfunction.