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Xanthophore
[ksɑ̃tɔfɔr]
Définitions de « xanthophore »
Xanthophore - Nom commun
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(Biologie) Cellule pigmentaire responsable de la pigmentation jaune chez certains animaux.
Les xanthophores, ces architectes de la couleur, orchestrent l'éclat jaune vif qui caractérise certains amphibiens, leur offrant camouflage ou avertissement face aux prédateurs.
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Usage du mot « xanthophore »
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Citations contenant le mot « xanthophore »
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By interfering with human the circadian system artificial lighting has the potential to become an important risk factor for different diseases including cancer, especially for industrialized countries. Accordingly, our study showed that white light exposure decreased the expressions of genes related to melatonin production and xanthophore pigmentation, disrupted the oxidant-antioxidant status and embryonic development of the eye in zebrafish embryos. We believe that more studies should be performed and the necessary regulations should be made regarding this risk factor.
Nature — White LED Light Exposure Inhibits the Development and Xanthophore Pigmentation of Zebrafish Embryo | Scientific Reports -
Yasutomi, M. & Hama, T. Electron microscopic study on the xanthophore differentiation in Xenopus laevis, with special reference to their pterinosomes. J. Ultrastructure Res. 38, 421–432 (1972).
Nature — Revealing mitf functions and visualizing allografted tumor metastasis in colorless and immunodeficient Xenopus tropicalis | Communications Biology
Traductions du mot « xanthophore »
| Langue | Traduction |
|---|---|
| Anglais | xanthophore |
| Espagnol | xantóforo |
| Italien | xanthophore |
| Allemand | xanthophor |
| Chinois | 黄体素 |
| Arabe | زانثوفور |
| Portugais | xantóforo |
| Russe | xanthophore |
| Japonais | キサントフォア |
| Basque | xanthophore |
| Corse | xanthophore |