ARRESTIN
\ɐɹˈɛstɪn], \ɐɹˈɛstɪn], \ɐ_ɹ_ˈɛ_s_t_ɪ_n]\
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A 48-Kd protein of the outer segment of the retinal rods and a component of the phototransduction cascade. Arrestin quenches G-protein activation by binding to phosphorylated photolyzed rhodopsin. Arrestin causes experimental autoimmune uveitis when injected into laboratory animals.
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