Viral Details

Viral Backbone

Human Adenovirus Type5 (dE1/E3)

Promoter

CMV

Reporter

none, optional GFP, CFP, YFP, RFP or mCherry

Storage Buffer

DMEM, 2% BSA, 2.5% Glycerol

Gene Details

Species

Human

Gene Symbol

OPN1SW

Gene Name

opsin 1 (cone pigments), short-wave-sensitive

Gene ID

611

Gene Synonyms

BCP; BOP; CBT

ORF Size

1047 bp

RefSeq#

BC156719

Gene Description

OPN1SW belongs to the G-protein coupled receptor 1 family, opsin subfamily. It encodes the blue cone pigment gene which is one of three types of cone photoreceptors responsible for normal color vision. Defects in this gene are the cause of tritan color blindness (tritanopia). Affected individuals lack blue and yellow sensory mechanisms while retaining those for red and green. Defective blue vision is characteristic.

UniGene ID

Hs.656404

HGNC ID

HGNC:1012