Term Name: postsynaptic dense core vesicle exocytosis
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Definition: The secretion of molecules (e.g. neuropeptides, insulin-related peptides or neuromodulators such as serotonin and dopamine) contained within a postsynaptic dense core vesicle by fusion of the granule with the plasma membrane of the postsynapse in response to increased cytosolic calcium levels.
Ontology: GO: Biological Process [GO:0150038]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is a type of: neuronal dense core vesicle exocytosis vesicle-mediated transport in synapse
occurs_in: postsynapse
regulated by: regulation of postsynaptic dense core vesicle exocytosis