Condition
Lipofuscin
Andrey Nailor, M.D.Published 30 March 20051 min read
Key points
- This brownish pigment is left over from the breakdown and absorption of damaged blood cells.
- Lipofuscin is found in heart muscle and smooth muscles and is also called the "aging" pigment.
Definition
This brownish pigment is left over from the breakdown and absorption of damaged blood cells.
Lipofuscin is found in heart muscle and smooth muscles and is also called the "aging" pigment.
Written and revised by
Andrey Nailor, M.D.
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