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Lipofuscin

Wear and tear pigment; Lipochrome

Lipofuscin is a brownish pigment left over from the breakdown and absorption of damaged blood cells.

Lipofuscin is found in heart muscle and smooth muscles. It is also called the aging pigment.

References

Oakes SA. Cell injury, cell death, and adaptations. In: Kumar V, Abbas AK, Aster JC, eds. Robbins & Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2021:chap 2.

Orchard GE. Pigments and minerals. In: Suvarna SK, Layton C, Bancroft JD, eds. Bancroft's Theory and Practice of Histological Techniques. 8th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2019:chap 14.

  • Lipofuscin

    Lipofuscin - illustration

    The pigment left over from the breakdown and digestion of damaged blood cells is called lipofuscin. It can be found in the heart and in smooth muscle.

    Lipofuscin

    illustration

    • Lipofuscin

      Lipofuscin - illustration

      The pigment left over from the breakdown and digestion of damaged blood cells is called lipofuscin. It can be found in the heart and in smooth muscle.

      Lipofuscin

      illustration


    Review Date: 2/2/2023

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