Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 9.0.0)
Predicted to enable G protein-coupled photoreceptor activity. Predicted to be involved in several processes, including cellular response to UV-A; detection of light stimulus; and visual perception. Located in photoreceptor outer segment. Is expressed in several structures, including brain; genitourinary system; gut; liver and biliary system; and retina. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in blue color blindness. Orthologous to human OPN1SW (opsin 1, short wave sensitive).
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