parapinopsin en · NOUN
Etymology
Blend of parapineal + opsin.
Meanings
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Any of a group of opsins in the parapineal gland of some fish
We previously reported that parapinopsin is an ultraviolet (UV)-sensitive opsin that underlies hyperpolarization of the pineal photoreceptor cells of lower vertebrates to achieve pineal wavelength discrimination.
2015 October 23, “Activation of Transducin by Bistable Pigment Parapinopsin in the Pineal Organ of Lower Vertebrates”, in PLOS ONE, →DOI:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| parapinopsins | Number=Plur | lexicographic |