Term Name: neuropeptide secretion from presynapse
Synonyms: neuropeptide secretion from presynapse via dense core granule exocytosis
Definition: The secretion of neuropeptides contained within a dense core vesicle by fusion of the granule with the presynaptic membrane, stimulated by a rise in cytosolic calcium ion concentration.
Ontology: GO: Biological Process [GO:0099539]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is part of: synaptic signaling via neuropeptide
is a type of: peptide secretion presynaptic dense core vesicle exocytosis