OBO ID: GO:0048786
Term Name: presynaptic active zone Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • pre-synaptic active zone
  • pre-synaptic active zone component
  • presynaptic specialization
Definition: A specialized region of the plasma membrane and cell cortex of a presynaptic neuron; encompasses a region of the plasma membrane where synaptic vesicles dock and fuse, and a specialized cortical cytoskeletal matrix. 3152289
References:
  • NIF_Subcellular:sao792027222
Ontology: GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
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