part_of part of part of endomembrane system platelet alpha granule cellular_component Wikipedia:Platelet_alpha-granule A secretory organelle found in blood platelets, which is unique in that it exhibits further compartmentalization and acquires its protein content via two distinct mechanisms: (1) biosynthesis predominantly at the megakaryocyte (MK) level (with some vestigial platelet synthesis) (e.g. platelet factor 4) and (2) endocytosis and pinocytosis at both the MK and circulating platelet levels (e.g. fibrinogen (Fg) and IgG). platelet alpha-granule GO:0031091 cytoplasmic vesicle