Term Name: neuronal ribonucleoprotein granule
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.
Ontology: GO: Cellular Component [GO:0071598]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is part of: neuron projection cytoplasm
is a type of: cytoplasmic ribonucleoprotein granule