This gene encodes an extracellular protein that plays a crucial role in the cellular organization of the retina. The encoded protein is assembled and secreted from photoreceptors and bipolar cells as a homo-oligomeric protein complex. Mutations in this gene are responsible for X-linked retinoschisis, a common, early-onset macular degeneration in males that results in a splitting of the inner layers of the retina and severe loss in vision. (provided by RefSeq)
Immunogen
RS1 (AAI41639.1, 1 a.a. ~ 224 a.a) full-length human protein.
RS1 (retinoschisin 1) is responsible for maintaining the structure of retina. Mutations in the gene cause X-Linked retinoschisis, which results in loss of vision.
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Solution in phosphate buffered saline, pH 7.4
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X-linked retinoschisis (XLRS) is a retinal disease caused by mutations in the gene encoding the protein retinoschisin (RS1) and is one of the most common causes of macular degeneration in young men. Our therapeutic approach for XLRS is based on
Structural analysis of X-linked retinoschisis mutations reveals distinct classes which differentially effect retinoschisin function.
Ramsay EP
Human Molecular Genetics, 25(24), 5311-5320 (2016)
Novel mutations of the RS1 gene in a cohort Chinese families with X-linked retinoschisis.
Chen J, et.al.
Molecular Vision, 20, 132-139 (2014)
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