Specific granule

Specific granules (pronunciation: spe·cif·ic gran·ule) are a type of granule found in neutrophils, a type of white blood cell. They are also known as secondary granules.

Etymology

The term "specific granule" is derived from their specific staining properties, which differentiate them from other types of granules in neutrophils, such as azurophilic granules.

Description

Specific granules are smaller than azurophilic granules and contain various enzymes and antimicrobial substances that are released during the process of phagocytosis. These substances help to kill and digest microorganisms that have been engulfed by the neutrophil.

Related Terms

Neutrophil: A type of white blood cell that is the most abundant type of granulocyte and the most abundant type of white blood cells in most mammals.
Granule: A small particle or grain.
Phagocytosis: The process by which a cell engulfs a solid particle to form an internal compartment known as a phagosome.
Azurophilic granules: A type of granule found in neutrophils, also known as primary granules.

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Specific granule