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Retinal Pigments

Known as: Retinal Pigments [Chemical/Ingredient], Photoreceptor Pigments, Retinal, Pigments, Retinal Photoreceptor 
Photosensitive protein complexes of varied light absorption properties which are expressed in the PHOTORECEPTOR CELLS. They are OPSINS conjugated… 
National Institutes of Health

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B23 protein, Astyanax fasciatusRetinoidsRhodopsiniodopsin
CarotenoidsIn BloodPhotoreceptorsProcess of secretion

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Pigment

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Review
2017
Review
2017
Anthocyanidins and anthocyanins: colored pigments as food, pharmaceutical ingredients, and the potential health benefits
ABSTRACT Anthocyanins are colored water-soluble pigments belonging to the phenolic group. The pigments are in glycosylated forms… 
Highly Cited
2012
Highly Cited
2012
Embryonic stem cell trials for macular degeneration: a preliminary report
Highly Cited
2004
Highly Cited
2004
Neuroprotectin D1: a docosahexaenoic acid-derived docosatriene protects human retinal pigment epithelial cells from oxidative stress.
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is a lipid peroxidation target in oxidative injury to retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) and retina… 
Highly Cited
2002
Highly Cited
2002
Melanopsin-Containing Retinal Ganglion Cells: Architecture, Projections, and Intrinsic Photosensitivity
The primary circadian pacemaker, in the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) of the mammalian brain, is photoentrained by light signals… 
Review
2002
Review
2002
A role for local inflammation in the formation of drusen in the aging eye.
Highly Cited
1996
Highly Cited
1996
Transdifferentiated retinal pigment epithelial cells are immunoreactive for vascular endothelial growth factor in surgically excised age-related macular degeneration-related choroidal neovascular…
PURPOSE To determine the cellular origin and the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) immunoreactivity of the nonvascular… 
Highly Cited
1995
Highly Cited
1995
In vivo fluorescence of the ocular fundus exhibits retinal pigment epithelium lipofuscin characteristics.
PURPOSE To characterize the intrinsic fluorescence (autofluorescence) of the human ocular fundus with regard to its excitation… 
Review
1995
Review
1995
An international classification and grading system for age-related maculopathy and age-related macular degeneration. The International ARM Epidemiological Study Group.
Highly Cited
1992
Highly Cited
1992
Prevalence of age-related maculopathy. The Beaver Dam Eye Study.
Highly Cited
1986
Highly Cited
1986
Retinal pigment epithelial lipofuscin and melanin and choroidal melanin in human eyes.
Optical measurements of the pigments of the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) and choroid were made on 38 human autopsy eyes of… 
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