platelet dense granule

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Nameplatelet dense granule
IDGO_0042827
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Cellular component

Exact synonym

bull's eye body, platelet dense body

Description

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.

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