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Cellular component - Postsynaptic cell membrane

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MembraneSynapseEndomembrane systemCell envelopeCell junctionCell membranePostsynaptic cell membrane

Definition

In a chemical synapse, the postsynaptic membrane is the membrane that receives a signal (binds neurotransmitter) from the presynaptic cell and responds via depolarisation or hyperpolarisation. The postsynaptic membrane is separated from the presynaptic membrane by the synaptic cleft.

Synonyms

Postsynaptic membrane

Category

› Cellular component

Keywords

› Postsynaptic cell membrane

Gene Ontology

More...GOi

› postsynaptic membrane [ GO:0045211 ]
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