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presynaptic
[ pree-si-nap-tik ]
adjective
- being or occurring on the transmitting end of a discharge across a synapse.
Other 51Թ Forms
- ȴ·t·· adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of presynaptic1
Example Sentences
Synaptic versicles -- sphere-like structures that store and release neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonin, are found in the presynaptic terminals of neurons.
The broken DNA is processed to generate single-stranded overhangs termed presynaptic DNA.
The filaments formed by RecA enzymes stretch presynaptic single-stranded DNA by approximately 50% relative to its normal length7.
When the complementary DNA strand pairs with the RecA-coated presynaptic single-stranded DNA, it also adopts this extended conformation and is stabilized mainly by base-pairing interactions with the presynaptic DNA.
The non-displaced complementary DNA strand is positioned in a way that enables it to pair with the presynaptic single-stranded DNA.
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