omega-Crystallins

**Definition:** A type of crystallin that has been found in the lens (LENS, CRYSTALLINE) of certain species of MOLLUSCA such as SQUID and OCTOPUS. It is an inactivated form of aldehyde dehydrogenase.

**Tree numbers:** - D08.811.682.657.163.249.750 - D12.776.306.366.925

**Synonyms:** - omega-Crystallin - Crystallins, omega