Opn1mw Gene Summary [Mouse]

Predicted to enable G protein-coupled photoreceptor activity and identical protein binding activity. Predicted to be involved in G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway; cellular response to light stimulus; and phototransduction. Located in photoreceptor outer segment. Is expressed in eye. Used to study blue cone monochromacy. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in blue cone monochromacy; red color blindness; and red-green color blindness. Orthologous to several human genes including OPN1LW (opsin 1, long wave sensitive). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Apr 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Opn1mw
Official Name
opsin 1 (cone pigments), medium-wave-sensitive (color blindness, deutan) [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:1097692]
Ensembl ID
ENSMUSG00000031394
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 14539 Ensembl: ENSMUSG00000031394
Aliases opsin 1 (cone pigments), medium-wave-sensitive (color blindness, deutan)
Synonyms CBBM, CBD, COD5, GCP, GOP, GREEN CONE OPSIN, ML Opsin, M-opsin, Opn1lw, OPN1MW1, opsin 1 (cone pigments), medium-wave-sensitive (color blindness, deutan), opsin 1, medium wave sensitive, Rcp, Rsvp
Species
Mouse, Mus musculus
OrthologiesHumanRat

Protein Domains

A protein domain is a distinct structural or functional region within a protein that can evolve, function, and exist independently of the rest of the protein chain. These domains in mouse Opn1mw often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • G-protein coupled receptor
  • 7 transmembrane receptor (rhodopsin family)
  • protein binding
  • photoreceptor activity
  • identical protein binding
  • seven-transmembrane G protein-coupled receptor superfamily

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the Opn1mw gene in mouse plays a role, providing insight into its function and relevance in health or disease.

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
binds
disease
  • deuteranomaly
  • deutan colorblindness
  • X-linked cone dystrophy type 5
  • Huntington disease
  • blue-cone monochromacy
  • achromatopsia
regulated by
regulates
role in cell
  • expression in
  • cell viability
  • cytokinesis in
  • density

Subcellular Expression

Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
  • Plasma Membrane
  • cellular membrane
  • growth cone
  • photoreceptor outer segments
  • cone outer segments

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the mouse Opn1mw gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • cellular response to light stimulus
  • G-protein coupled receptor signaling pathway
  • detection of visible light
  • visual perception
  • phototransduction
  • positive regulation of cytokinesis

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • plasma membrane
  • photoreceptor outer segment

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • identical protein binding
  • photoreceptor activity
  • G-protein coupled photoreceptor activity

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