Usherin

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** Usherin (5202 aa, ~576 kDa) is encoded by the human USH2A gene. This protein is involved in the functionality of cochlear hair cells and retinal photoreceptor cells.

**Synonyms:** - USH2A - Usher Syndrome Type IIa Protein - Usher Syndrome Type-2A Protein