Rhodopsin Structure and Function: Difference between revisions
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<StructureSection load='1jfp' size='340' side='right' caption=' | <StructureSection load='1jfp' size='340' side='right' caption='Bovine rhodopsin complex with retinal (PDB code [[1jfp]])' scene=''> | ||
==Rhodopsin== | ==Rhodopsin== | ||
Rhodopsin is a member of the G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) family. Rhodopsin is the | '''Rhodopsin''' is a member of the G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) family. Rhodopsin is the | ||
common GPCR structure used to understand functionality of G-protein coupled receptors. | common GPCR structure used to understand functionality of G-protein coupled receptors. | ||
Rhodopsin is commonly found in the photoreceptors in the retina, specifically in the rod | Rhodopsin is commonly found in the photoreceptors in the retina, specifically in the rod | ||
