Search Ontology:
GO: Cellular Component
pterinosome
- Term ID
- GO:0043700
- Synonyms
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- Definition
- A tissue-specific, membrane-bounded cytoplasmic organelle within which pteridine pigments are synthesized and stored. Pterinosomes are synthesized in xanthophores and erythrophore cells and are yellow, orange or red in appearance.
- References
- Ontology
- GO: Cellular Component QuickGO AmiGO
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Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes