Retinal Pigments

Photosensitive protein complexes of varied light absorption properties which are expressed in the PHOTORECEPTOR CELLS. They are OPSINS conjugated with VITAMIN A-based chromophores. Chromophores capture photons of light, leading to the activation of opsins and a biochemical cascade that ultimately excites the photoreceptor cells.

Also Known As:

Pigments, Visual; Retinal Photoreceptor Pigments; Photoreceptor Pigment, Retinal; Photoreceptor Pigments, Retinal; Pigment, Retinal; Pigment, Retinal Photoreceptor; Pigment, Visual; Pigments, Retinal; Pigments, Retinal Photoreceptor; Retinal Photoreceptor Pigment; Retinal Pigment; Visual Pigment; Visual Pigments

Biological Factors: 2472
- Biological Pigments: 1
  - Retinal Pigments: 2414

metaiodopsin II

Bio-Agent Context: Research Results