Name | presynaptic endosome |
ID | GO_0098830 |
collection_id | Cellular component |
Description | An endosome present in the presynapse that fuses with endocytic vesicles arising in the presynaptic endocytic zone. This organelle is believed to be involved in regeneration of synaptic vesicles. |
Comment | As of 2015, there is still controversy over the nature of presynaptic endosomes and their relationship to regular endosomes. See Jahne et al., 2015 (PMID:25939282) for details. |
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