| Term Name: | synaptic vesicle lumen acidification |
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| Synonyms: | synaptic vesicle lumen pH reduction, synaptic vesicle proton loading |
| Definition: | The acidification of the synaptic vesicle lumen via transport of protons into the vesicle. The resulting electrochemical gradient powers neurotransmitter loading. |
| Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0097401] QuickGO AmiGO |