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Melanopsin

Melanopsin is a photopigment found specifically in ganglion cells of the retina. The molecule is sensitive to light and because of this can regulate the pupillary reflex and circadian rhythm(sleepactivity).

Melanopsin is found in the cells of the retina. © Laitr Keiows, Wikimedia, CC by-sa 3.0 Melanopsin is found in the cells of the retina. © Laitr Keiows, Wikimedia, CC by-sa 3.0

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