ADIPOR1 is a gene that codes for a receptor for adiponectin, a hormone produced by fat cells. Adiponectin helps regulate blood sugar levels and fat metabolism. Mutations in the ADIPOR1 gene can cause a condition called autosomal dominant retinitis pigmentosa (adRP). 

Autosomal dominant inheritance means that a person only needs one copy of the mutated gene to develop the condition. The mutated gene can be inherited from either parent. adRP is a genetic disorder that causes progressive vision loss. Symptoms typically begin in childhood or young adulthood and can worsen over time. People with adRP may experience night blindness, tunnel vision, and difficulty seeing in low light. There is currently no cure for adRP, but there are treatments that can help slow the progression of the disease.