synaptic vesicle

Term ID

GO:0008021

Synonyms

docked vesicle

Definition

A secretory organelle, typically 50 nm in diameter, of presynaptic nerve terminals; accumulates in high concentrations of neurotransmitters and secretes these into the synaptic cleft by fusion with the 'active zone' of the presynaptic plasma membrane. (2)

References

NIF_Subcellular:sao1071221672
Wikipedia:Synaptic_vesicle

Ontology

GO: Cellular Component QuickGO AmiGO

Relationships

is part of: presynapse

presynapse Show first 5 Terms
has parts: clathrin coat of synaptic vesicle synaptic vesicle lumen synaptic vesicle membrane

clathrin coat of synaptic vesicle synaptic vesicle lumen synaptic vesicle membrane Show first 5 Terms
is a type of: exocytic vesicle

exocytic vesicle Show first 5 Terms
has subtype: synaptic vesicle, readily releasable pool synaptic vesicle, recycling pool synaptic vesicle, resting pool

synaptic vesicle, readily releasable pool synaptic vesicle, recycling pool synaptic vesicle, resting pool Show first 5 Terms

Phenotype

Phenotype caused by Genes

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