Term Name: postsynaptic recycling endosome
Synonyms: endosomal recycling compartment, postsynaptic endosomal recycling compartment, postsynaptic recycling outpost
Definition: A recycling endosome of the postsynapse. In postsynaptic terminals with dendritic spines, it is typically located at the base of a dendritic spine. It is involved in recycling of neurotransmitter receptors to the postsynaptic membrane. In some cases at least, this recycling is activated by postsynaptic signaling and so can play a role in long term potentiation.
Ontology: GO: Cellular Component [GO:0098837]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is part of: postsynapse
has parts: postsynaptic recycling endosome membrane
is a type of: postsynaptic endosome recycling endosome