Search Ontology:
GO: Cellular Component

perineuronal net

Term ID
GO:0072534
Synonyms
  • PNN
Definition
A dense extracellular matrix (ECM) that forms around many neuronal cell bodies and dendrites late in development and is responsible for synaptic stabilization in the adult brain. 18364019
References
Ontology
GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
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Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes
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