Recombinant Bovine Rhodopsin (RHO), N-GST

Swine rhodopsin (RHO) is a G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) found in the rod cells of the pig's retina. It is responsible for the initial step of vision by converting light photons into electrical signals. Rhodopsin is a visual pigment that, when exposed to light, undergoes a structural change that activates a G-protein called transducin. This activation initiates a cascade of events leading to the generation of an electrical signal in the retina's neurons, which is the first step in the process of vision. In pigs, RHO is crucial for night vision and detecting low-light conditions, as it is in other animals with a similar visual system. The protein plays a vital role in phototransduction and is essential for maintaining proper retinal function and overall visual acuity.