RHO
Sensory System · Phototransduction & Retinal Processing
Why is rhodopsin important for seeing in dim light?
RHO encodes rhodopsin, the light-sensitive protein in retinal rod cells. Rods use this protein to initiate signals that support low-light vision.
- Common Gene Name
- rhodopsin
- NCBI Gene ID
- 6010
- Chromosome
- 3
Clinical Evidence Status
Established disease relationship
These labels describe available evidence about a gene. They do not classify your variant or recommend a treatment.
Answer Sources
Explore supporting evidence (3 records)
| Condition or drug | Evidence | Grade / status | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RHO-related retinopathy | ClinGen gene-disease validity | Definitive | Semidominant | View source 2025-01-02 |
| Retinitis pigmentosa | MedlinePlus related condition | Association type varies; no grade assigned here | View source 2013-11 | |
| Autosomal dominant congenital stationary night blindness | MedlinePlus related condition | Association type varies; no grade assigned here | View source 2013-11 |
Source snapshot: 2026-09-09. Consumer text updated: 2026-09-10. Source dates describe the cited records, not a new clinical review.
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