postsynaptic density

Term ID

GO:0014069

Synonyms

neuronal postsynaptic density
post synaptic density
post-synaptic density
postsynaptic density of dendrite

Definition

An electron dense network of proteins within and adjacent to the postsynaptic membrane of an asymmetric, neuron-neuron synapse. Its major components include neurotransmitter receptors and the proteins that spatially and functionally organize them such as anchoring and scaffolding molecules, signaling enzymes and cytoskeletal components. (2)

References

NIF_Subcellular:sao1196688972
Wikipedia:Postsynaptic_density

Ontology

GO: Cellular Component QuickGO AmiGO

Relationships

is part of: asymmetric synapse

asymmetric synapse Show first 5 Terms
has parts: postsynaptic density membrane postsynaptic density, intracellular component

postsynaptic density membrane postsynaptic density, intracellular component Show first 5 Terms
is a type of: postsynaptic specialization

postsynaptic specialization Show first 5 Terms
has subtype: glutamatergic postsynaptic density

glutamatergic postsynaptic density Show first 5 Terms
inverse has_part: asymmetric synapse dendritic spine head

asymmetric synapse dendritic spine head Show first 5 Terms
inverse occurs_in: structural constituent of postsynaptic density

structural constituent of postsynaptic density Show first 5 Terms

Phenotype

Phenotype caused by Genes