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Lipochrome

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A lipochrome (from Greek λίπος ("fat") and χρῶμα ("color"))[1] is a naturally occurring, fat-soluble pigment.[2] Lipofuscin—a product of fat breakdown in lysosomes—is a type of lipochrome[2] that is associated with the decomposition of cell membranes. The pigment is found in the human iris and affects the color.[3][4]

References

  1. ^ "Lipochrome word origin". Etymologeek. Retrieved 2021-02-18.
  2. ^ a b "lipochrome", The Free Dictionary, retrieved 2021-02-18
  3. ^ Naqvi, Rizwana (2021-02-13). "The colours in our eyes". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2021-02-18.
  4. ^ "Eye Color Percentage for Across the Globe". Healthline. 2019-11-21. Retrieved 2021-02-18.
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