FB2024_01 , released February 22, 2024
Gene Group : RHODOPSINS
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General Information
Name
RHODOPSINS
Species
D. melanogaster
Symbol
RH
FlyBase ID
FBgg0000070
Date last reviewed
2023-06-30
Number of members
7
Description
Description
Rhodopsins, visual photoreceptors, are Class A GPCRs composed of the seven transmembrane protein (opsin) covalently linked to the chromophore retinal. A photon of light stimulates the isomerization of retinal resulting in a conformational change in opsin and activation of an intracellular heterotrimeric G protein. Different rhodopsins are activated at different peak wavelengths. (Adapted from FBrf0218480 & FBrf0217353).
Notes on Group
Source Material
The RHODOPSINS Gene Group has been compiled using the following publication(s): Hanlon and Andrew, 2015, Hilbrant et al., 2014, Posnien et al., 2012, and Hummel and Klämbt, 2006 .
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Members (7)
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Synonyms and Secondary IDs
Synonym(s)
RH
RHODOPSINS
Rhodopsin
Opsin
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References (5)