MeSH 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.;
MeSH synonym : opsin;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opsins;
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.