Ceroid pigments and lipofuscin accumulate with aging, impairing a cell's ability to withstand the damaging effects of oxygen free radicals.

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Ceroid pigments and lipofuscin are both types of "wear and tear" pigments that accumulate with age, and are known to impair cellular function and contribute to age-related diseases. These pigments can also act as a source of free radicals themselves, further exacerbating the damage to cells and tissues over time.

Ceroid Pigments and Lipofuscin Accumulate with Aging, Impairing a Cell's