Term: | xanthophore pigment granule |
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Note: | This page represents a term created by the combination ("post-composition") of two ontology terms. For more information on the individual terms, click the hyperlinked name. |
Name: | xanthophore |
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Definition: | A pigment cell derived from the neural crest. Contains carotenoid pigments in structures called pterinosomes or xanthosomes. This gives an appearance ranging from a golden yellow to orange and red. |
Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0009198] |
Name: | pigment granule |
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Definition: | A small, subcellular membrane-bounded vesicle containing pigment and/or pigment precursor molecules. Pigment granule biogenesis is poorly understood, as pigment granules are derived from multiple sources including the endoplasmic reticulum, coated vesicles, lysosomes, and endosomes. |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0048770] QuickGO AmiGO |