Term Name: synaptic vesicle recycling
Synonyms: kiss-and-run synaptic vesicle recycling, kiss-and-stay synaptic vesicle recycling
Definition: The trafficking of synaptic vesicles from the pre-synaptic membrane so the vesicle can dock and prime for another round of exocytosis and neurotransmitter release. Recycling occurs after synaptic vesicle exocytosis, and is necessary to replenish presynaptic vesicle pools, sustain transmitter release and preserve the structural integrity of the presynaptic membrane. Recycling can occur following transient fusion with the presynaptic membrane (kiss and run), or via endocytosis of presynaptic membrane.
Ontology: GO: Biological Process [GO:0036465]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is part of: synaptic vesicle cycle
has parts: synaptic vesicle endocytosis
is a type of: establishment of localization in cell transport
has subtype: synaptic vesicle recycling via endosome
negatively regulated by: negative regulation of synaptic vesicle recycling
positively regulated by: positive regulation of synaptic vesicle recycling
regulated by: regulation of synaptic vesicle recycling