Sequence Evolution, Structure and Dynamics of Transmembrane Proteins: Rhodopsin
Rhodopsin is a G-protein coupled receptor found in retinal rod cells, where it mediates monocrhromatic vision in dim light. It is one of the most studied proteins with thousands of reviewed entries in Uniprot. It has seven transmembrane segments, here examined for their hydrophobic character, and how that has evolved from chickens to humans. Elastic features associated with Proline are also discussed. Finally, differences between rhodopsin and cone opsins are also discussed.
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