Tags: Protein.
Opticin is a protein that in humans is encoded by the OPTC gene.Opticin belongs to class III of the small leucine-rich repeat protein (SLRP) family. Members of this family are typically associated with the extracellular matrix. Opticin is present in significant quantities in the vitreous of the eye and also localizes to the cornea iris ciliary body optic nerve choroid retina and fetal liver.