Search Ontology:
GO: Cellular Component

porosome

Term ID
GO:0033012
Synonyms
Definition
A permanent cup-shaped structure at the cell plasma membrane in secretory cells. Following a secretory stimulus, secretory vesicles transiently dock and fuse at the base of porosomes and release intravesicular contents dictated by the turgor pressure generated from the swelling of secretory vesicles. (2)
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