Iodopsins

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Description

Iodopsins are a group of three Visual Pigments found in the Cones of the Retina of the Eye.  One of the Iodopsins is specific to the color Blue, one is specific to Yellow and one is specific to Red.

 

Biological Function of Iodopsins

Nervous System

 Iodopsins are essential for Day Vision.

 

These Substances Enhance the Function of Iodopsins

Vitamins

 The 11-cis isomer of Retinal is the form ofVitamin A present in Iodopsins.

 

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