Phycoerythrin
| Definition: |
The metal-free red phycobilin pigment in a conjugated chromoprotein of red algae. It functions as a light-absorbing substance together with chlorophylls. |
| Notes: |
a plant pigment protein |
| CAS Type 1 Name: |
CAS Number: |
11016-17-4 |
| Previously Indexed: |
Bile Pigments (1972-1974),Pigments (1974),Plant Proteins (1972-1974) |
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