Cryptochromes
Flavoproteins that function as circadian rhythm signaling proteins in ANIMALS and as blue-light photoreceptors in PLANTS. They are structurally-related to DNA PHOTOLYASES and it is believed that both classes of proteins may have originated from an earlier protein that played a role in protecting primitive organisms from the cyclical exposure to UV LIGHT.
Year introduced: 2010(1990)
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Tree Number(s): D12.644.360.138.150, D12.776.331.180, D12.776.476.156.250, D12.776.765.593.500
MeSH Unique ID: D056931
Entry Terms:
- Cryptochrome Proteins
- Cryptochrome