positive regulation of synaptic plasticity

Term ID

GO:0031915

Synonyms

• activation of synaptic plasticity
• stimulation of synaptic plasticity
• up regulation of synaptic plasticity
• up-regulation of synaptic plasticity
• upregulation of synaptic plasticity

Definition

A process that increases synaptic plasticity, the ability of synapses to change as circumstances require. They may alter function, such as increasing or decreasing their sensitivity, or they may increase or decrease in actual numbers.

References

Ontology

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