QuickView for retinal pigments (compound)

Name:	Retinal Pigments
Description:	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.
Synonyms:	Retinal Photoreceptor Pigments; Pigments, Visual; Pigments, Retinal Photoreceptor; Pigments, Retinal; Visual Pigments; Photoreceptor Pigments, Retinal