Term Name: | regulation of synapse structural plasticity |
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Synonyms: | regulation of synaptic structural plasticity |
Definition: | Any process that modulates the frequency, rate or extent of synapse structural plasticity. Synapse structural plasticity is a type of cytoskeletal remodeling; this remodeling is induced by stimuli that can lead to long term potentiation and it can be activity-dependent or -independent. Examples of cytoskeletal changes include the formation of new spines and increase in spine size; this can be accompanied by the insertion of greater numbers of glutamate (or other neurotransmitter) receptors into the post-synaptic membrane. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0051823] QuickGO AmiGO |