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  1. Fields of Study
  2. cell biology
  3. cell structures
  4. subcellular fractions
  5. synaptosomes

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synaptosomes

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Definition

  • Information Pinched-off nerve endings and their contents of vesicles and cytoplasm together with the attached subsynaptic area of the membrane of the post-synaptic cell. They are largely artificial structures produced by fractionation after selective centrifugation of nervous tissue homogenates.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/65104

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