Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process

blood microparticle formation

Term ID
GO:0072564
Synonyms
  • microparticle generation
  • microparticle release
Definition
The cellular component organization process in which microparticles bud off from a parent cell. A microparticle is a phospholipid microvesicle that is derived from any of several cell types, such as platelets, blood cells, endothelial cells, or others, and contains membrane receptors as well as other proteins characteristic of the parental cell. 16373184
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
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Phenotype
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