postsynaptic density, intracellular component

Term ID

GO:0099092

Synonyms

Definition

A network of proteins adjacent to the postsynaptic membrane forming an electron dense disc. Its major components include neurotransmitter receptors and the proteins that spatially and functionally organize neurotransmitter receptors in the adjacent membrane, such as anchoring and scaffolding molecules, signaling enzymes and cytoskeletal components.

References

Ontology

GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO