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Preferred term

Receptors, Presynaptic  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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  • Presynaptic Receptor
  • Presynaptic Receptors
  • Receptor, Presynaptic

Note

  • cell surface receptors: do not confuse with NEURORECEPTORS see SENSORY RECEPTOR CELLS or with RECEPTORS, NEUROTRANSMITTER

Scope note

  • Neurotransmitter receptors located on or near presynaptic terminals or varicosities. Presynaptic receptors which bind transmitter molecules released by the terminal itself are termed AUTORECEPTORS.

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