Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.4.0)
Predicted to enable G protein-coupled photoreceptor activity. Predicted to be involved in G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway; cellular response to UV-A; and phototransduction. Located in cone photoreceptor outer segment. Is expressed in several structures, including brain; eye; genitourinary system; gut; and liver and biliary system. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in blue color blindness. Orthologous to human OPN1SW (opsin 1, short wave sensitive).
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