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Alpha granule
Cellular component of platelets / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Alpha granules, (α-granules) also known as platelet alpha-granules are a cellular component of platelets. Platelets contain different types of granules that perform different functions, and include alpha granules, dense granules, and lysosomes.[1] Of these, alpha granules are the most common,[1] making up 50% to 80% of the secretory granules.[2] Alpha granules contain several growth factors.[3]
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Alpha granule | |
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![]() Alpha granules shown in a platelet | |
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Part of | Platelets |
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Latin | granulum alpha |
TH | H2.00.04.1.03005 |
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