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  1. Fields of Study
  2. biochemistry
  3. biochemical compounds
  4. pigments
  5. opsin
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. animal research
  3. chemical substances
  4. biochemical compounds
  5. pigments
  6. opsin
  1. Fields of Study
  2. biochemical compounds
  3. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  4. proteins
  5. animal proteins
  6. opsin
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. biochemical compounds
  3. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  4. proteins
  5. animal proteins
  6. opsin

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opsin

Tipo

  • Chemical

Definición

  • Information 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.

    Fuente: Medical Subject Headings 2013

    Tipo: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/192484

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