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Opsins

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Definition: Photosensitive proteins in the membranes of PHOTORECEPTOR CELLS such as the rods and the cones. Opsins have varied light absorption properties and are members of the G-PROTEIN-COUPLED RECEPTORS family. Their ligands are VITAMIN A-based chromophores.     
Examples Cone Opsins; Rod Opsins 		Other names Opsin
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
OPN5 protein, mouse  0   *Membrane Proteins *Opsins. FEBS Lett. 2003 Nov 20;554(3):410-6.
OPN5 protein, human  0   *Opsins *Membrane Proteins. FEBS Lett. 2003 Nov 20;554(3):410-6.

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