OBO ID: GO:0048792
Term Name: spontaneous exocytosis of neurotransmitter Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • spontaneous synaptic vesicle exocytosis
Definition: The release of a neurotransmitter into the synaptic cleft, where the release step is independent of the presence of calcium ions (Ca2+). The neurotransmitter is contained within a membrane-bounded vesicle, and is released by fusion of the vesicle with the presynaptic plasma membrane of a nerve cell.
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Ontology: GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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