| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4034593 | Vision Research | 2010 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
We investigated the color vision pattern in Cebus apella monkeys by means of electroretinogram measurements (ERG) and genetic analysis. Based on ERG we could discriminate among three types of dichromatic males. Among females, this classification is more complex and requires additional genetic analysis. We found five among 10 possible different phenotypes, two trichromats and three dichromats. We also found that Cebus present a new allele with spectral peak near 552 nm, with the amino acid combination SFT at positions 180, 277 and 285 of the opsin gene, in addition to the previously described SYT, AFT and AFA alleles.
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Authors
Juliana G.M. Soares, Mario Fiorani, Eduardo A. Araujo, Yossi Zana, Daniela M.O. Bonci, Maureen Neitz, Dora F. Ventura, Ricardo Gattass,