Alpha granule
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. Of these, alpha granules are the most common, making up 50% to 80% of the secretory granules. Alpha granules contain several growth factors.
| Alpha granule | |
|---|---|
Alpha granules shown in a platelet | |
| Details | |
| Part of | Platelets |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | granulum alpha |
| TH | H2.00.04.1.03005 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
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