fuscin (Meaning)
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fuscin (n.)
A brown, nitrogenous pigment contained in the retinal epithelium; a variety of melanin.
Synonyms & Antonyms of fuscin
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fuscin Sentence Examples
- The fuscin pigment gives certain mammalian eyes their dark brown coloration.
- Fuscin is a melanin-like compound synthesized in retinal pigment epithelial cells.
- The amount of fuscin in the eye increases with age, contributing to age-related macular degeneration.
- Blue light exposure has been shown to stimulate fuscin production in the retina.
- Fuscin is thought to play a role in protecting the retina from the damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation.
- Retinal pigment epithelial cells release fuscin into the interphotoreceptor matrix, where it is distributed across the back of the retina.
- Fuscin granules are primarily located in the apical processes of retinal pigment epithelial cells.
- In some cases, excessive fuscin accumulation can lead to a condition known as fundus flavimaculatus.
- Fuscin deposits in the retina can be measured using optical coherence tomography.
- Research is ongoing to explore the potential therapeutic applications of fuscin in treating retinal diseases.
FAQs About the word fuscin
A brown, nitrogenous pigment contained in the retinal epithelium; a variety of melanin.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The fuscin pigment gives certain mammalian eyes their dark brown coloration.
Fuscin is a melanin-like compound synthesized in retinal pigment epithelial cells.
The amount of fuscin in the eye increases with age, contributing to age-related macular degeneration.
Blue light exposure has been shown to stimulate fuscin production in the retina.
