Anatomy

Melanosomes

Melanin-containing organelles found in melanocytes and melanophores.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Melanin-containing organelles found in melanocytes and melanophores.

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Synonyms

1 entry terms
  • Melanosome

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Aspects Covered

15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, radiation effects, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

1999

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Previous Indexing

  • Melanocytes (1979-1998)

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  1. A11w.284w.430w.214w.190.500.560w
  2. A11w.284w.430w.214w.190.875w.190.190.560w
  3. A11w.409.750w.560w
  4. A11w.436.265w.531.560w
  5. A11w.436.613w.560w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Melanosomes. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D020460. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D020460
  2. Melanosomes. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melanosome
  3. Melanosomes. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1065756