presynaptic
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- presynaptically adverb
Etymology
Origin of presynaptic
1905–10; pre- + synaptic ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Synaptic versicles -- sphere-like structures that store and release neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonin, are found in the presynaptic terminals of neurons.
From Science Daily
The broken DNA is processed to generate single-stranded overhangs termed presynaptic DNA.
From Nature
The filaments formed by RecA enzymes stretch presynaptic single-stranded DNA by approximately 50% relative to its normal length7.
From Nature
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.
From Nature
The non-displaced complementary DNA strand is positioned in a way that enables it to pair with the presynaptic single-stranded DNA.
From Nature
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