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GO: Cellular Component

presynaptic active zone

Term ID
GO:0048786
Synonyms
  • pre-synaptic active zone
  • pre-synaptic active zone component
  • presynaptic specialization
Definition
A specialized region of the plasma membrane and cell cortex of a presynaptic neuron; encompasses a region of the plasma membrane where synaptic vesicles dock and fuse, and a specialized cortical cytoskeletal matrix. 3152289
References
  • NIF_Subcellular:sao792027222
Ontology
GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
is part of
has parts
is a type of
inverse occurs_in
Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes