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Melanophores

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Definition: Chromatophores (large pigment cells of fish, amphibia, reptiles and many invertebrates) which contain melanin. Short term color changes are brought about by an active redistribution of the melanophores pigment containing organelles (MELANOSOMES). Mammals do not have melanophores; however they have retained smaller pigment cells known as MELANOCYTES.  do not confuse with MELANOCYTES   
Examples Melanosomes 		Other names Melanophore
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSource
melanophore-dispersing hormone  9046-72-4 Melanin-dispersing hormone  *Peptides Brachyura Invertebrate Hormones Melanophores. Gen Comp Endocrinol 1980;42(2):179
melanin-concentrating hormone  67382-96-1   *Hypothalamic Hormones *Melanins *Pituitary Hormones Melanophores. Gen Comp Endocrinol 37(1):64;1979

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