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GO: Cellular Component

presynaptic membrane

Term ID
GO:0042734
Synonyms
  • pre-synaptic membrane
  • presynaptic plasma membrane
Definition
A specialized area of membrane of the axon terminal that faces the plasma membrane of the neuron or muscle fiber with which the axon terminal establishes a synaptic junction; many synaptic junctions exhibit structural presynaptic characteristics, such as conical, electron-dense internal protrusions, that distinguish it from the remainder of the axon plasma membrane. 0815316194
References
Ontology
GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
is part of
has parts
is a type of
inverse occurs_in
Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes