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secretory granules [si′krēd·ə·rē ‚gran‚yülz] (cell and molecular biology) Accumulations of material produced within a cell for secretion outside the cell. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The electron density of secretory granules was low, with the lowest distribution level among the three types of secretory cells (Fig. In the pituitaries from control rats at all time points after DEN administration, most of the granular cells were of the storage type, characterized by many secretory granules and an inactive appearance, with poor development of endoplasmic reticula (ER) and Golgi complex (Figure 1), as described in detail by others (13,37). Cells within the ILCs contained secretory granules characteristic of those seen in islet b cells. |
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