Anatomy

Synaptic Membranes

Cell membranes associated with synapses. Both presynaptic and postsynaptic membranes are included along with their integral or tightly associated specializations for the release or reception of transmitters.

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Abstract

Cell membranes associated with synapses. Both presynaptic and postsynaptic membranes are included along with their integral or tightly associated specializations for the release or reception of transmitters.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Membrane, Synaptic
  • Membranes, Synaptic
  • Synaptic Membrane

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15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, radiation effects, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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73(70)

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Previous Indexing

  • Cell Membrane (1966-1969)
  • Synapses (1966-1969)

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  1. A08w.850w.800
  2. A11w.284w.149w.165.420.780w.800
  3. A11w.284w.149w.844

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WL 102.8

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Synaptic Membranes. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D013570. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D013570
  2. Synaptic Membranes. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q14914004