glutamate reuptake

Term ID

GO:0051935

Synonyms

• glutamate import into glial cell
• glutamate import into neuron
• glutamate recycling
• glutamate uptake during transmission of nerve impulse
• L-glutamate reuptake
• L-glutamate uptake during transmission of nerve impulse
• L-glutamate uptake involved in synaptic transmission

Definition

The uptake of L-glutamate by neurons or glial cells. This process leads to inactivation and recycling of neurotransmitters. (2)

References

Ontology

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