presynaptic endosome

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Namepresynaptic endosome
IDGO_0098830
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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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