Summary
This study examines the opsin genes in sablefish, with particular focus on melanopsin expression in extraretinal tissues, offering insights into non-visual photoreception biology. While focused on a fish model, findings contribute to the broader scientific understanding of how melanopsin and other opsins function in light-sensitive biological processes.
Categories
The Science of Light: Investigates opsin repertoire including melanopsin expression, localization, and function in a fish species, contributing to understanding of photoreceptor biology beyond retinal vision.
Author(s)
H Barnes
Publication Year
2022
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