Opn1sw Gene Summary [Mouse]

Predicted to enable G protein-coupled photoreceptor activity. Predicted to be involved in G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway; cellular response to UV-A; and phototransduction. Located in cone photoreceptor outer segment. Is expressed in several structures, including brain; genitourinary system; gut; liver and biliary system; and retina. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in blue color blindness. Orthologous to human OPN1SW (opsin 1, short wave sensitive). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Apr 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Opn1sw
Official Name
opsin 1 (cone pigments), short-wave-sensitive (color blindness, tritan) [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:99438]
Ensembl ID
ENSMUSG00000058831
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 12057 Ensembl: ENSMUSG00000058831
Aliases opsin 1 (cone pigments), short-wave-sensitive (color blindness, tritan)
Synonyms BCP, BLUE CONE OPSIN, BLUE OPSIN, BOP, CBT, opsin 1 (cone pigments), short-wave-sensitive (color blindness, tritan), opsin 1, short wave sensitive, S-opsin
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 Opn1sw 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
  • signaling receptor activity
  • 7 transmembrane receptor (rhodopsin family)
  • protein binding
  • seven-transmembrane G protein-coupled receptor superfamily

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
disease
  • Huntington disease
  • liver cancer
  • liver neoplasia
  • digestive system cancer
  • abdominal cancer
  • cancer
  • epithelial cancer
  • epithelial neoplasia
  • tritan colorblindness
  • cholangiocarcinoma cancer
regulated by
regulates
role in cell
  • growth
  • survival
  • replication in
  • endoplasmic reticulum stress response
  • cisplatin sensitivity
  • degeneration

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
  • intracellular space
  • perinuclear region
  • cellular membrane
  • Nucleus
  • cytoplasmic bridges
  • cytosol
  • nucleoplasm
  • photoreceptor outer segments
  • cellular protrusions
  • perikaryon
  • axon terminals
  • cone outer segments

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the mouse Opn1sw 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
  • cellular response to UV-A
  • G-protein coupled receptor signaling pathway
  • detection of visible light
  • signal transduction
  • visual perception
  • phototransduction

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • intercellular bridge
  • perinuclear region of cytoplasm
  • cytosol
  • photoreceptor inner segment
  • plasma membrane
  • nucleoplasm
  • photoreceptor outer segment

Molecular Function

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

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