OMIA:001407 : Lipofuscinosis

Categories: Lysosomal storage disease , Renal / urinary system phene

Cross-species summary: Accumulation of lipofuscin (brownish granules), a lipid-containing product of lysosomal digestion, within cells. Normally observed in aged animals, but increased amounts of lipofuscin can be accumulated in cells in genetic or non-genetic conditions. 

Species in which this phene is found:
dog (Canis lupus familiaris)
taurine cattle (Bos taurus)

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  • Created by Frank Nicholas on 16 Sep 2005
  • Changed by Imke Tammen2 on 23 Oct 2022
  • Changed by Imke Tammen2 on 19 Oct 2025