light-sensitive proteins

Langue: fr

📖 Définitions

Protéines photosensibles; Protéine photosensible

EN: Proteins that undergo a structural change or chemical reaction when exposed to light, often used in biological research and optogenetics to control cellular activity.; Molecules such as rhodopsin or channelrhodopsins that absorb photons and trigger physiological responses in organisms.

By introducing light-sensitive proteins into neurons, scientists can activate or inhibit these cells with flashes of light.

En introduisant des protéines photosensibles dans les neurones, les scientifiques peuvent activer ou inhiber ces cellules par des flashes lumineux.
The study focuses on how light-sensitive proteins facilitate vision in the human eye.

L'étude se concentre sur la manière dont les protéines sensibles à la lumière facilitent la vision dans l'œil humain.