Function | Binds to photoactivated, phosphorylated RHO and terminates RHO signaling via G-proteins by competing with G-proteins for the same binding site on RHO. May play a role in preventing light-dependent degeneration of retinal photoreceptor cells. |
Protein Name | S-Arrestin48 Kda ProteinRetinal S-AntigenS-AgRod Photoreceptor Arrestin |
Database Links | Reactome: R-HSA-2485179Reactome: R-HSA-2514859 |
Cellular Localisation | Cell ProjectionCiliumPhotoreceptor Outer SegmentMembranePeripheral Membrane ProteinHighly Expressed In Photoreceptor Outer Segments In Light-Exposed RetinaEvenly Distributed Throughout Rod Photoreceptor Cells In Dark-Adapted RetinaPredominantly Dectected At The Proximal Region Of Photoreceptor Outer SegmentsNear Disk Membranes |
Alternative Protein Names | S-Arrestin protein48 Kda Protein proteinRetinal S-Antigen proteinS-Ag proteinRod Photoreceptor Arrestin proteinSAG protein |
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