postsynaptic dense core vesicle exocytosis

Term ID

GO:0150038

Synonyms

Definition

The secretion of molecules (e.g. neuropeptides, insulin-related peptides or neuromodulators such as serotonin and dopamine) contained within a postsynaptic dense core vesicle by fusion of the granule with the plasma membrane of the postsynapse in response to increased cytosolic calcium levels. 19448629

References

Ontology

GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO