Term Name: synaptic vesicle cycle
Synonyms:
Definition: A biological process in which synaptic vesicles are loaded with neurotransmitters, move to the active zone, exocytose and are then recycled via endocytosis, ultimately leading to reloading with neurotransmitters.
Ontology: GO: Biological Process [GO:0099504]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
has parts: neurotransmitter loading into synaptic vesicle synaptic vesicle clustering synaptic vesicle exocytosis synaptic vesicle lumen acidification synaptic vesicle recycling
is a type of: establishment of localization in cell vesicle-mediated transport in synapse
occurs_in: presynapse
regulated by: regulation of synaptic vesicle cycle