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platelet dense granule

Term ID
GO:0042827
Synonyms
  • bull's eye body
  • platelet dense body
Definition
Electron-dense granule occurring in blood platelets that stores and secretes adenosine nucleotides and serotonin. They contain a highly condensed core consisting of serotonin, histamine, calcium, magnesium, ATP, ADP, pyrophosphate and membrane lysosomal proteins. (2)
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Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes