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Melanosomes

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Melanosome

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Tyrosinase-rich cell organelles in melanocytes, originating from the vesicles of the Golgi apparatus, which become melanin granules. They contain melanin, which here is formed from tyrosine via dopa by the tyrosinase.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer