presynaptic membrane

Term ID

GO:0042734

Synonyms

• pre-synaptic membrane
• presynaptic plasma membrane

Definition

A specialized area of membrane of the axon terminal that faces the plasma membrane of the neuron or muscle fiber with which the axon terminal establishes a synaptic junction; many synaptic junctions exhibit structural presynaptic characteristics, such as conical, electron-dense internal protrusions, that distinguish it from the remainder of the axon plasma membrane. 0815316194

References

Ontology

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