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Term:
synaptic vesicle tethering involved in synaptic vesicle exocytosis (GO:0099069)
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Parent Terms Term With Siblings Child Terms
contractile vacuole tethering involved in discharge 
exocytic insertion of neurotransmitter receptor to plasma membrane 
regulation of synaptic vesicle docking  
synaptic vesicle tethering involved in synaptic vesicle exocytosis 
The initial, indirect interaction between a synaptic vesicle membrane and a the preseynaptic membrane active zone. This interaction is mediated by tethering factors (or complexes), which interact with both membranes. This process is distinct from and prior to synaptic vesicle priming and fusion.

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Definition Sources: GOC:rn

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