Term Name: melanoleucophore
Synonyms:
Definition: Lecophores that develop from melanophores. Melanoleucophore are located at the margin of the dorsal fin, in the dorsal and ventral lobes of the caudal fin. Melanoleucophores lack pterdines and carotenoids; exhibited variably shaped organelles distinct from iridophore reflecting platelets and melanosomes and have crystalline Beta-guanine. Melanoleucophores express tyrosinase related protein 1b and purine nucleoside phosphorylase 4a. Immature cells may contain melanin.
Appears at: Unknown
Evident until: Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0005928]

Relationships
develops from: melanocyte
is a type of: leucophore

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