释义 |
retinal isomerase ret·i·nal i·som·er·asean isomerase that catalyzes the cis-trans-interconversion of all-trans-retinal to 11-cis-retinal; a part of the vision cycle. Synonym(s): retinaldehyde isomeraseret·i·nal i·som·er·ase (ret'i-năl ī-som'ĕr-ās) An isomerase that catalyzes the cis-trans-interconversion of all-trans-retinal(aldehyde) to 11-cis-retinal(aldehyde); a part of the vision cycle. retinal isomeraseThe enzyme in rods and cones that converts trans-retinal to cis-retinal, which then combines with the opsin present to form a photopigment responsive to light. |