Lipofuscin

A naturally occurring lipid pigment with histochemical characteristics similar to ceroid. It accumulates in various normal tissues and apparently increases in quantity with age.

Year introduced: 1991(1975)

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Tree Number(s): D10.460, D23.767.550

MeSH Unique ID: D008062

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• Lipids (1972-1974)
• Pigments (1972-1974)

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Lipids
Lipofuscin

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Pigments, Biological
Lipofuscin