eumelanosomes

[US]/ˌjuːməˈlænəsəʊmz/
[UK]/ˌjuːməˈlænəsoʊmz/

Translation

n.rod-shaped cellular organelles containing eumelanin, a dark brown to black pigment found in skin, hair, and eyes of organisms

Example Sentences

eumelanosomes are responsible for the brown-black pigmentation in human skin.

the formation of eumelanosomes occurs within specialized cells called melanocytes.

uv radiation stimulates the production of eumelanosomes in the epidermis.

eumelanosomes transfer melanin to surrounding keratinocytes.

genetic mutations can affect eumelanosome development and function.

the size and density of eumelanosomes determine skin color variation.

eumelanosomes provide protection against dna damage from sun exposure.

studies show that eumelanosomes differ from pheomelanosomes in structure.

the biogenesis of eumelanosomes involves multiple enzymatic steps.

altered eumelanosome distribution is associated with certain skin disorders.

eumelanosomes contain the pigment eumelanin, which absorbs harmful radiation.

research has revealed the molecular mechanisms regulating eumelanosome transport.

eumelanosome maturation requires proper tyrosinase enzyme activity.

the number of eumelanosomes increases significantly after sun exposure.

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