Search Ontology:
GO: Cellular Component

neuronal ribonucleoprotein granule

Term ID
GO:0071598
Synonyms
  • neuronal RNA granule
  • neuronal RNP granule
Definition
A ribonucleoprotein complex that is found in the cytoplasm of axons and dendrites, and transports translationally silenced mRNAs to dendritic synapses, where they are released and translated in response to specific exogenous stimuli. (2)
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Ontology
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Phenotype
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