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Post-Synaptic Density  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Cytoskeleton specialization at the cytoplasmic side of postsynaptic membrane in SYNAPSES. It is involved in neuronal signaling and NEURONAL PLASTICITY and comprised of GLUTAMATE RECEPTORS; scaffolding molecules (e.g., PSD95, PSD93), and other proteins (e.g., CaCMKII).

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Post-Synaptic Densities
  • Postsynaptic Densities
  • Postsynaptic Density
  • Post-Synaptic Density Region
  • Postsynaptic Density Region

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-VH5T2H10-8

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