fast, calcium ion-dependent exocytosis of neurotransmitter

Term ID

GO:0098746

Synonyms

• synchronous, calcium ion-dependent exocytosis of neurotransmitter

Definition

The fast, initial phase of calcium ion-induced neurotransmitter release, via exocytosis, into the synaptic cleft. This depends on low affinity calcium sensors and typically begins a fraction of a millisecond after Ca2+ influx, and decays rapidly (1-10ms) with a decay constant of around 5-10ms. The underlying molecular mechanisms of this process are distinct from those of the later, slow phase of release. (3)

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Ontology

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