postsynaptic specialization, intracellular component

Term ID

GO:0099091

Synonyms

Definition

A network of proteins adjacent to the postsynaptic membrane. Its major components include the proteins that spatially and functionally organize neurotransmitter receptors in the adjacent membrane, such as anchoring and scaffolding molecules, signaling enzymes and cytoskeletal components.

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Ontology

GO: Cellular Component QuickGO AmiGO

Relationships

is part of: postsynaptic specialization

postsynaptic specialization Show first 5 Terms
is a type of: intracellular non-membrane-bounded organelle organelle

intracellular non-membrane-bounded organelle organelle Show first 5 Terms
has subtype: postsynaptic density, intracellular component postsynaptic specialization of symmetric synapse, intracellular component

postsynaptic density, intracellular component postsynaptic specialization of symmetric synapse, intracellular component Show first 5 Terms

Phenotype

Phenotype caused by Genes

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