Post-Synaptic Density

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).

Year introduced: 2011

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Tree Number(s): A08.850.800.500, A11.284.149.165.420.780.800.500

MeSH Unique ID: D057907

Entry Terms:

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

Previous Indexing:

• Synapses (1983-2010)

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Anatomy Category
Nervous System
Synapses
Synaptic Membranes
Post-Synaptic Density

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Anatomy Category
Cells
Cellular Structures
Cell Membrane
Cell Membrane Structures
Intercellular Junctions
Synapses
Synaptic Membranes
Post-Synaptic Density