OBO ID: GO:0016081
Term Name: synaptic vesicle docking Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • synaptic vesicle docking during exocytosis
  • synaptic vesicle docking involved in exocytosis
Definition: The initial (indirect) attachment of a synaptic vesicle membrane to the presynaptic active zone membrane, mediated by proteins protruding from the membrane and proteins of the presynaptic active zone cytoplasmic component. Synaptic vesicle tethering is the first step in this process. 15217342
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Ontology: GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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