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Cell Physiological Phenomena > Exocytosis > Cell Degranulation

Preferred term

Cell Degranulation  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • The process of losing secretory granules (SECRETORY VESICLES). This occurs, for example, in mast cells, basophils, neutrophils, eosinophils, and platelets when secretory products are released from the granules by EXOCYTOSIS.

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-XP8MVGCZ-3

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