Anatomy

Chromaffin Granules

Organelles in CHROMAFFIN CELLS located in the adrenal glands and various other organs. These granules are the site of the synthesis, storage, metabolism, and secretion of EPINEPHRINE and NOREPINEPHRINE.

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Abstract

Organelles in CHROMAFFIN CELLS located in the adrenal glands and various other organs. These granules are the site of the synthesis, storage, metabolism, and secretion of EPINEPHRINE and NOREPINEPHRINE.

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Synonyms

2 entry terms
  • Chromaffin Granule
  • Granule, Chromaffin

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15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, radiation effects, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

91(78); was see under CHROMAFFIN SYSTEM 1978-90

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Previous Indexing

  • Chromaffin System (1966-1977)
  • Cytoplasmic Granules (1966-1977)

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  1. A06w.224.161w.500
  2. A11w.284w.430w.214w.190.500.207
  3. A11w.284w.430w.214w.190.875w.190.190.207

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Chromaffin Granules. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D002837. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D002837
  2. Chromaffin Granules. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q14864929