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GO: Cellular Component
merozoite dense granule
- Term ID
- GO:0020026
- Synonyms
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- dense body
- Definition
- Electron-dense organelle with a granular internal matrix found throughout the merozoite life cycle stage of apicomplexan parasites; contains proteins destined to be secreted into the parasitophorous vacuole following parasite invasion of a host cell.
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- Ontology
- GO: Cellular Component QuickGO AmiGO
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Phenotype
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