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
is a type of
Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes