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Summary ExpressionExpr. PhenotypesPheno. Gene Literature (6)Lit. (6) GO Terms (12)GO (12) Nucleotides (81)Nucl. (81) Proteins (45)Prot. (45) Interactants (35)Interact. (35) Wiki
XB-GENEPAGE-983566
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 opn8

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opsin 8

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neuropsin , opn5.2 , opn5-like , opsin5l2 ( Nomenclature history )

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G protein-coupled receptor

AI Protein Function :
opn8 is a membrane‑bound G‑protein coupled receptor of the opsin family that functions as a photopigment. It mediates light‑dependent signaling in photoreceptor cells of the retina and pineal organ. Th...[+]


InterPro :
GPCR opsins, GPCR Rhodpsn, GPCR Rhodpsn 7TM, Peropsin, [+]

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???displayGene.expression???                  Development Stages                                               Embryonic Tissues                                                                Adult Tissues
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