Svensk definition
Ämnen som utsöndras av endokrina celler och som vid förekomst i blodet kan utnyttjas som sjukdomsmarkörer.
Chromogranins
Kromograniner
Engelsk definition
A group of acidic proteins that are major components of SECRETORY GRANULES in the endocrine and neuroendocrine cells. They play important roles in the aggregation, packaging, sorting, and processing of secretory protein prior to secretion. They are cleaved to release biologically active peptides. There are various types of granins, usually classified by their sources.
Svenska synonymer
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Engelska synonymer
Chromogranin — Granins — Secretogranins — Secretogranin — Granin