| Primary Identifier | MGI:1353425 | Organism | mouse, laboratory |
| Chromosome | 14 | NCBI Gene Number | 30044 |
| Mgi Type | protein coding gene |
| description | FUNCTION: Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 9.1.0) Enables G protein-coupled photoreceptor activity. Involved in several processes, including G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway; hyaloid vascular plexus regression; and optokinetic behavior. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including G protein-coupled opsin signaling pathway; entrainment of circadian clock by photoperiod; and thermotaxis. Located in sperm head plasma membrane. Is expressed in diencephalon; eye; and olivary pretectal nucleus. Orthologous to human OPN4 (opsin 4). PHENOTYPE: Homozygous inactivation of this gene results in absent intrinsic inner retinal photosensitivity, abnormal pupillary reflex, and abnormal circadian rhythms. [provided by MGI curators] |