regulated exocytosis

Term ID

GO:0045055

Synonyms

regulated secretory pathway

Definition

A process of exocytosis in which soluble proteins and other substances are initially stored in secretory vesicles for later release. It is found mainly in cells that are specialized for secreting products such as hormones, neurotransmitters, or digestive enzymes rapidly on demand. 0716731363

References

Ontology

GO: Biological Process QuickGO AmiGO

Relationships

is a type of: exocytosis

exocytosis Show first 5 Terms
has subtype: calcium-ion regulated exocytosis contractile vacuole discharge leukocyte degranulation platelet degranulation synaptic vesicle exocytosis

calcium-ion regulated exocytosis contractile vacuole discharge leukocyte degranulation platelet degranulation synaptic vesicle exocytosis Show first 5 Terms
negatively regulated by: negative regulation of regulated secretory pathway

negative regulation of regulated secretory pathway Show first 5 Terms
positively regulated by: positive regulation of regulated secretory pathway

positive regulation of regulated secretory pathway Show first 5 Terms
regulated by: regulation of regulated secretory pathway

regulation of regulated secretory pathway Show first 5 Terms

Phenotype

Phenotype caused by Genes