Term Name: platelet dense granule
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.
Ontology: GO: Cellular Component [GO:0042827]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
has parts: platelet dense granule lumen platelet dense granule membrane
is a type of: secretory granule