merozoite dense granule

Term ID

GO:0020026

Synonyms

• dense body

Definition

Electron-dense organelle with a granular internal matrix found throughout the merozoite life cycle stage of apicomplexan parasites; contains proteins destined to be secreted into the parasitophorous vacuole following parasite invasion of a host cell.

References

Ontology

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