Studies on Rheomelanins. VI. The Apparent Lipofuscin Characteristics of Rheomelanins,

Abstract

The positive histochemical tests obtained on rheomelanins indicate a relationship with tissue lipofuscins, which are also melanins in part. In addition chemical analysis indicates that the rheomelanins contain protein and lipid just as lipofuscins do. Fluorescence exhibited by the rheomelanins also seems to ally them to the lipofuscins. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA086125

Entities

People

  • Mark D. Altschule
  • Simon H. Kuttab
  • Zoltan L. Hegedus

Organizations

  • Northeastern University

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biological Pigments
  • Blood
  • Cellular Structures
  • Chemical Analysis
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Chromatography
  • Cyanides
  • Electron Spin Resonance
  • Fluorescence
  • Free Radicals
  • Iodine Compounds
  • Lipids
  • Potassium
  • Silica Gels
  • Spin Resonance
  • Spot Tests

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  • Chemistry (specifically Chemical Fluorescence)
  • Strategic Security Studies
  • Toxicology/Environmental Toxicology