Gene Symbol | OPN1SW |
Entrez Gene ID | 611 |
Full Name | opsin 1, short wave sensitive |
Synonyms | BCP,BOP,CBT |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Homo sapiens(human) |
Genome | |
Summary | This gene belongs to the G-protein coupled receptor 1 family, opsin subfamily. It encodes the blue cone pigment gene which is one of three types of cone photoreceptors responsible for normal color vision. Defects in this gene are the cause of tritan color blindness (tritanopia). Affected individuals lack blue and yellow sensory mechanisms while retaining those for red and green. Defective blue vision is characteristic. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]. |
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Disorder Html: | Colorblindness, tritan, 190900 (3) |