neurotransmitter secretion [GO_0007269]

The regulated release of neurotransmitter from the presynapse into the synaptic cleft via calcium-regulated exocytosis during synaptic transmission.

neurotransmitter secretion

ID: GO_0007269

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The regulated release of neurotransmitter from the presynapse into the synaptic cleft via calcium-regulated exocytosis during synaptic transmission.

A neurotransmitter is any of a group of substances that are released on excitation from the axon terminal of a presynaptic neuron of the central or peripheral nervous system and travel across the synaptic cleft to either excite or inhibit the target cell. Among the many substances that have the properties of a neurotransmitter are acetylcholine, noradrenaline, adrenaline, dopamine, glycine, gamma-aminobutyrate, glutamic acid, substance P, enkephalins, endorphins and serotonin.

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is part of: chemical synaptic transmission
occurs in: presynapse

Alternative Names

Synonym	Scope	Reference
neurotransmitter secretory pathway	exact synonym
neurotransmitter release	exact synonym

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