Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process
hyperpolarization of postsynaptic membrane
- Term ID
- GO:0098818
- Synonyms
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- Definition
- A process that hyerpolarizes a postsynaptic membrane relative to its resting potential. This has an inhibitory effect on the post-synaptic cell, moving the membrane potential away from the firing threshold.
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- Ontology
- GO: Biological Process QuickGO AmiGO
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Phenotype
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