Dense Core Vesicles

**Definition:** Membrane-bound electron-dense organelles, 50–200 nm in size found in neurons and endocrine cells. Dense core vesicles package cargo molecules (NEUROPEPTIDES; NEUROTRANSMITTERS and MiRNAs) in a granular internal matrix. Neuronal dense core vesicles release their cargo content by EXOCYTOSIS.

**Tree numbers:** - A11.284.430.214.190.875.190.880.810.250

**Synonyms:** - Dense Core Granules - Dense-Core Granules - Dense-Core Vesicles