On the whole T+ Albino is simply a paradox of a term and I think it really shouldn't be used.
The definition of Amelanistic is -without- melanin. Not some, not just a sip- nada.
It -may- hold to true paradox but again, once there's melanin the term Amelansitic shouldn't be used.
I don't think that a morph's trade name should actually reflect the hereditary traits/strength of the gene. Else you want to name Lavanders by the purple pigment or however that works.
Let's face it, people who aren't into genetics can be snake keepers.
The term T+ Albino is wrong, cause it ain't albino. The melanin may be present or reduced by any number of factors. However, once it's there, it ain't an albino anymore
I think the true albino is a blizzard and a amelanistic is a form off albinism.
And i don't care how to call a colour, but i like to call it by the genetics
The term "albinism" encompasses a wide range of traits, all of which result from problems with pigment production or distribution. So far, more than 60 different mutations have been isolated from many different species. Many of these mutations and their subsequent effects have been found to be identical in both humans and non-humans. Since the basic mechanisms for pigment production are nearly identical across all mammals, most data gathered from one species can easily be applied to other species. The various albino mutations may act in different ways and may occur at several different sites, but the end result is always a defect in the amount of pigment being produced and/or distributed.
Pigment -- melanin -- is produced through a series of chemical reactions which are made possible by the action of various enzymes in the body. The same general process occurs in all mammals, both human and non-human. For all mammals, the most important enzyme in the production of melanin is tyrosinase. The "classic" type of albinism is known as OCA1 -- OculoCutaneous Albinism, type 1. OCA1 involves a mutation in the gene which produces tyrosinase. Mutations in many different regions of the tyrosinase gene can cause OCA1.
Albinos with absolutely no pigment -- the "true" or "complete" or "tyrosinase negative" albinos -- are known as OCA1A albinos. Individuals with other types of OCA, such as "yellow", "brown", or "red" albinos, may have a substantial amount of pigment and still be albinos. In these cases, their defective tyrosinase gene may still produce an enzyme with some residual activity. These albinos are known as "tyrosinase positive" or "partial" albinos. The gene which produces tyrosinase is referred to as "C" when discussing color genetics ; therefore, mutations in this gene are sometimes referred to as C series mutations.
Melanin is produced in special cells called "melanocytes", and distributed in small granules known as "melanosomes", which are located inside the melanocytes. Some types of albinism, such as OCA2, may affect the normal production and distribution of the melanosomes. Individuals with these types of albinism (OCA2, OCA3, and so on) may therefore have normal tyrosinase function, but may still not have normal production or distribution of the pigment molecules.
OCA2 albinism involves mutations in the P series of genes, which normally produces an integral membrane protein component of the normal melanosome. P series mutations are properly referred to as Oculocutaneous Albinism type 2, but may also sometimes be referred to as "pink-eyed dilution" mutations in species such as mice. OCA2 is actually the most common type of albinism found in humans across the world, even more common than the "classic" C gene albinism (OCA1).
The terms "true" and "complete" albino often trip people up when they are first learning about albinism. Please don't be confused by these words. The term "true albino" was coined many years ago, when scientists were trying to distinguish albino animals from animals which were white for other reasons (such as extreme spotting or extreme merling). Given the immense advances in our understanding of genetics in recent years, this term is outdated and archaic, and should probably not even be used any more. Likewise, the term "complete albino" is misleading. "Complete", in this context, simply means that the animal is not producing any pigment whatsoever -- it is a tyrosinase negative albino. Likewise, the term "partial albino" simply means that some pigment IS produced -- the animal is tyrosinase positive. Partial albinos ARE still albino, and DO still tend to experience many of the same problems as "complete" albinos. As explained above, mostof the many types of albinism -- even OCA2 (P gene albinism), the most common type of human albinism in the world -- are tyrosinase positive.
Melanin: A type of pigment or coloring substance made in the eye and skin of humans and many other animals.
Phaeomelanin: A yellowish-broth or reddish form of the pigment melanin. Some persons with albinism seem to produce this pigment in areas such as beards.
Eumelanin: A darker brown or black form of the pigment melanin.
Enzyme: A specialized protein in the body that helps the body convert one chemical substance to another.
Tyrosine: An amino acid, or protein building block. Tyrosine comes from a wide variety of foods, and deficiency is rare except in extreme protein malnutrition. The system uses tyrosine to make melanin.
Ty-Neg: Tyrosinase negative, which refers to a type of albinism in which hairbulbs incubated in a chemical solution of tyrosine do not make pigment.
Ty-Pos: Tyrosinase positive, which refers to a type of albinism in which hairbulbs incubated in a chemical solution of tyrosine make pigment.
Yellow Albinism: A type of albinism similar to ty-neg albinism .
DOPA: Dihydroxyphenylalanine, a natural chemical which the body makes as a step in the process of making the pigment melanin.
Hypopigmentation: A general term for decreased pigmentation or coloration.
Sorry to jumpt in but i found this and maybee ?????????????
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JAN
