Retinoschisin is an extracellular protein that plays a crucial role in the cellular organization of the retina. This protein is assembled and secreted from photoreceptors and bipolar cells as a homo-oligomeric protein complex.[3] Monomeric retinoschisin contains 224 amino acids with a leader sequence that is cleaved off upon preparation in the cell for secretion.[1]
Clinical significance
Mutations in this gene are responsible for X-linked retinoschisis an early-onset macular degeneration in males that results in a splitting of the inner layers of the retina and severe loss in vision.[3]
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