Term Name: presynaptic dense core vesicle exocytosis
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Definition: The secretion of molecules (e.g. neuropeptides and neuromodulators such as serotonin and dopamine) contained within a membrane-bounced dense in response to increased presynaptic cytosolic calcium levels.
Ontology: GO: Biological Process [GO:0099525]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is a type of: calcium ion-regulated exocytosis of neurotransmitter neuronal dense core vesicle exocytosis
has subtype: neuropeptide secretion from presynapse
regulated by: regulation of presynaptic dense core granule exocytosis