dense core granule exocytosis

The secretion of molecules (e.g. neuropeptides, insulin-related peptides or neuromodulators such as serotonin and dopamine) contained within a membrane-bounced dense core granule by fusion of the granule with the plasma membrane of a cell in response to increased cytosolic calcium levels.

• Code: GO:1990504
• Source: Gene Ontology
• Alternative labels: dense core vesicle exocytosis