OBO ID: GO:0042827
Term Name: platelet dense granule Search Ontology:
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. (2)
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