Anti-S Opsin/BCP antibody

Supplementary information

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Biological function summary

S Opsin functions as a light-sensitive receptor involved in photoreception. It is part of the visual system complex interacting with other opsins such as L and M opsins which are sensitive to different wavelengths. Upon light activation S Opsin undergoes a conformational change which initiates a cascade of biochemical events leading to the hyperpolarization of cone cells. These signals transmit visual information from the retina to the brain contributing to color differentiation and visual acuity.

Pathways

S Opsin is integral to the phototransduction pathway an important process that converts light into electrical signals. This pathway involves various proteins including transducin a G-protein that interacts with opsins to propagate the signal initiated by light activation. Further along in the pathway phosphodiesterase acts to amplify the signal within the photoreceptor cells. The effective interaction of these proteins ensures the accurate transmission of visual information under different lighting conditions.