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MeSH Heading: Receptors, Presynaptic
Tree Number(s): D12.776.543.750.720.670
Unique ID: D017661
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D017661
Annotation: cell surface receptors: do not confuse with NEURORECEPTORS see SENSORY RECEPTOR CELLS or with RECEPTORS, NEUROTRANSMITTER
Scope Note: Neurotransmitter receptors located on or near presynaptic terminals or varicosities. Presynaptic receptors which bind transmitter molecules released by the terminal itself are termed AUTORECEPTORS.
Entry Version: RECEPT PRESYNAPTIC
Entry Term(s): Presynaptic Receptor; Presynaptic Receptors
Registry Numbers: 0
Public MeSH Note: 94
History Note: 94
Date Introduced: 1994/01/01
Last Updated: 2008/07/10

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Receptors, Presynaptic MeSH Descriptor Data 2026