Retinoschisin

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

**Definition:** Retinoschisin (224 aa, ~26 kDa) is encoded by the human RS1 gene. This protein is involved in retinal development and aging, and may play a role in cell-cell adhesion.

**Synonyms:** - RS1 - X-Linked Juvenile Retinoschisis Protein