Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.4.0)
Predicted to enable G protein-coupled photoreceptor activity and identical protein binding activity. Predicted to be involved in G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway; cellular response to light stimulus; and phototransduction. Located in photoreceptor outer segment. Is expressed in eye. Used to study blue cone monochromacy. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in blue cone monochromacy; red color blindness; and red-green color blindness. Orthologous to several human genes including OPN1LW (opsin 1, long wave sensitive).
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