The process whereby a relatively unspecialized cell acquires the specialized features of a pigmented cell, such as a melanocyte.

transmembrane receptor protein tyrosine kinase activity

succinate-CoA ligase complex (GDP-forming) (sensu Eukaryota)

A heterodimeric enzyme complex, usually composed of an alpha and beta chain and found in eukaryotes. Functions in the TCA cycle, hydrolyzing succinyl-CoA into succinate and CoA, thereby forming GTP.

regulation of pigment cell differentiation

Any process that modulates the frequency, rate or extent of pigmented cell differentiation.

non-membrane spanning protein tyrosine kinase activity

Catalysis of the reaction: ATP + H2O = ADP + phosphate to drive the unwinding of a DNA or RNA helix.

receptor signaling protein tyrosine kinase activity

receptor signalling protein tyrosine kinase activity

Enables the directed movement of monocarboxylic acids into, out of, within or between cells. A monocarboxylic acid is an organic acid with one COOH group.

The process whereby a relatively unspecialized cell acquires the specialized features of an iridophore. Iridophores are pigment cells derived from the neural crest. They contain guanidine or other purine crystals deposited in stacks called reflecting platets or iridisomes. This gives them a silver, gold, or iridescent appearance.

Combining with a pentraxin to initiate a change in cell activity.

The process whereby a relatively unspecialized cell acquires the specialized features of a xanthophore cell. Xanthophores are pigment cells derived from the neural crest. They contain pteridine and/or carotenoid pigments in structures called pterinosomes or xanthosomes. This makes them yellow to orange in appearance.

Catalysis of the reaction: S-adenosyl-L-methionine + protein L-beta-aspartate = S-adenosyl-L-homocysteine + protein L-beta-aspartate methyl ester.

structural constituent of larval cuticle (sensu Insecta)

The action of a molecule that contributes to the structural integrity of the cuticle of a larva. As in, but not restricted to, the true insects (Insecta, ncbi_taxonomy_id:50557).