Lipofuscin

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Lipofuscin
Lipofuscin is the name given to finely granular yellow brown pigment granules composed of lipid-containing residues of lysosomal digestion. It is considered one of the aging or "wear and tear" pigments; found in the liverkidneyheart muscle, adrenalsnerve cells, and ganglion cells.It is specifically arranged around the nucleus. It does not affect normal cellular morphology and function. "Liver spots" commonly associated with aging are superficial dermal lipofuscin deposits.
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Lipofuscin
Lipofuscin /lipo·fus·cin/ any of a class of fatty pigments formed by the solution of a pigment in fat. lip·o·fus·cin n. [more]Lipofuscin - Community and Resources


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Lipofuscin
fatty deposits in the retina which are thought to be toxic to retinal cells. A by-product of drusen.

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