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Retinal Pigments MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Retinal Pigments
Tree Number(s)
D23.767.930
Unique ID
D012168
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D012168
Annotation
not for deposition of pigments in the retina (= RETINITIS PIGMENTOSA)
Scope Note
Photosensitive protein complexes of varied light absorption properties which are expressed in the PHOTORECEPTOR CELLS. They are OPSINS conjugated with VITAMIN A-based chromophores. Chromophores capture photons of light, leading to the activation of opsins and a biochemical cascade that ultimately excites the photoreceptor cells.
Entry Term(s)
Retinal Photoreceptor Pigment
Retinal Photoreceptor Pigments
Retinal Pigment
Visual Pigment
Visual Pigments
Registry Numbers
0
NLM Classification #
WW 270
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2020/05/27
Retinal Pigments Preferred
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