The melanins and lipofuscin

Comp Biochem Physiol B. 1983;76(3):399-407. doi: 10.1016/0305-0491(83)90266-3.

Abstract

An overview of the melanins and lipofuscin is presented, taking an integrating account of their morphological relationships and chemical characteristics wherever possible. This has required inclusion of the ommochromes, the schlerotizing process, and consideration of related neurotransmitters. A number of questions are raised and commented upon.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Humans
  • Kidney / physiology
  • Lipofuscin / analysis
  • Lipofuscin / metabolism*
  • Liver / physiology
  • Melanins / analysis
  • Melanins / metabolism*
  • Ocular Physiological Phenomena
  • Phenylalanine / metabolism
  • Pigments, Biological / metabolism*
  • Skin Physiological Phenomena
  • Species Specificity

Substances

  • Lipofuscin
  • Melanins
  • Pigments, Biological
  • Phenylalanine