The name of this superfamily has been modified since the most recent official CATH+ release (v4_3_0). At the point of the last release, this superfamily was: waiting to be named.

Functional Families

Overview of the Structural Clusters (SC) and Functional Families within this CATH Superfamily. Clusters with a representative structure are represented by a filled circle.
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FunFam 3: amyloid beta A4 precursor protein-binding family B...

Please note: GO annotations are assigned to the full protein sequence rather than individual protein domains. Since a given protein can contain multiple domains, it is possible that some of the annotations below come from additional domains that occur in the same protein, but have been classified elsewhere in CATH.

There are 21 GO terms relating to "molecular function"

The search results have been sorted with the annotations that are found most frequently at the top of the list. The results can be filtered by typing text into the search box at the top of the table.
GO Term Annotations Evidence
Protein binding GO:0005515
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with any protein or protein complex (a complex of two or more proteins that may include other nonprotein molecules).
7 O00213 (/IPI) O35827 (/IPI) O95704 (/IPI) P46933 (/IPI) Q92870 (/IPI) Q9DBR4 (/IPI) Q9QXJ1 (/IPI)
Amyloid-beta binding GO:0001540
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with amyloid-beta peptide/protein and/or its precursor.
4 O00213 (/IPI) O35827 (/IPI) P46933 (/IPI) Q9QXJ1 (/IPI)
Amyloid-beta binding GO:0001540
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with amyloid-beta peptide/protein and/or its precursor.
4 O00213 (/ISS) P46933 (/ISS) Q8TEY4 (/ISS) Q92870 (/ISS)
Transcription factor binding GO:0008134
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with a transcription factor, a protein required to initiate or regulate transcription.
4 O00213 (/ISS) P46933 (/ISS) Q8TEY4 (/ISS) Q92870 (/ISS)
Amyloid-beta binding GO:0001540
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with amyloid-beta peptide/protein and/or its precursor.
3 Q8R1C9 (/ISO) Q8R1C9 (/ISO) Q9QXJ1 (/ISO)
Transcription factor binding GO:0008134
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with a transcription factor, a protein required to initiate or regulate transcription.
2 Q9DBR4 (/IDA) Q9QXJ1 (/IDA)
Ubiquitin protein ligase binding GO:0031625
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with a ubiquitin protein ligase enzyme, any of the E3 proteins.
2 O00213 (/IPI) Q9QXJ1 (/IPI)
Histone acetyltransferase binding GO:0035035
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with the enzyme histone acetyltransferase.
2 Q9DBR4 (/NAS) Q9QXJ1 (/NAS)
Amyloid-beta binding GO:0001540
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with amyloid-beta peptide/protein and/or its precursor.
1 Q9BKZ9 (/IDA)
Amyloid-beta binding GO:0001540
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with amyloid-beta peptide/protein and/or its precursor.
1 O00213 (/NAS)
Chromatin binding GO:0003682
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with chromatin, the network of fibers of DNA, protein, and sometimes RNA, that make up the chromosomes of the eukaryotic nucleus during interphase.
1 O00213 (/IDA)
Chromatin binding GO:0003682
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with chromatin, the network of fibers of DNA, protein, and sometimes RNA, that make up the chromosomes of the eukaryotic nucleus during interphase.
1 Q9QXJ1 (/ISO)
Ubiquitin protein ligase binding GO:0031625
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with a ubiquitin protein ligase enzyme, any of the E3 proteins.
1 Q9QXJ1 (/ISO)
Histone binding GO:0042393
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with a histone, any of a group of water-soluble proteins found in association with the DNA of eukaroytic chromosomes. They are involved in the condensation and coiling of chromosomes during cell division and have also been implicated in nonspecific suppression of gene activity.
1 O00213 (/IPI)
Histone binding GO:0042393
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with a histone, any of a group of water-soluble proteins found in association with the DNA of eukaroytic chromosomes. They are involved in the condensation and coiling of chromosomes during cell division and have also been implicated in nonspecific suppression of gene activity.
1 Q9QXJ1 (/ISO)
Protein-containing complex binding GO:0044877
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with a macromolecular complex.
1 P46933 (/IPI)
Protein-containing complex binding GO:0044877
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with a macromolecular complex.
1 Q9QXJ1 (/ISO)
Tau protein binding GO:0048156
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with tau protein. tau is a microtubule-associated protein, implicated in Alzheimer's disease, Down Syndrome and ALS.
1 P46933 (/IPI)
Tau protein binding GO:0048156
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with tau protein. tau is a microtubule-associated protein, implicated in Alzheimer's disease, Down Syndrome and ALS.
1 Q9QXJ1 (/ISO)
Proline-rich region binding GO:0070064
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with a proline-rich region, i.e. a region that contains a high proportion of proline residues, in a protein.
1 O00213 (/IPI)
Proline-rich region binding GO:0070064
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with a proline-rich region, i.e. a region that contains a high proportion of proline residues, in a protein.
1 Q9QXJ1 (/ISO)

There are 49 GO terms relating to "biological process"

The search results have been sorted with the annotations that are found most frequently at the top of the list. The results can be filtered by typing text into the search box at the top of the table.
GO Term Annotations Evidence
Regulation of transcription, DNA-templated GO:0006355
Any process that modulates the frequency, rate or extent of cellular DNA-templated transcription.
4 O00213 (/ISS) P46933 (/ISS) Q8TEY4 (/ISS) Q92870 (/ISS)
Cell cycle arrest GO:0007050
A regulatory process that halts progression through the cell cycle during one of the normal phases (G1, S, G2, M).
4 O00213 (/ISS) P46933 (/ISS) Q8TEY4 (/ISS) Q92870 (/ISS)
Negative regulation of cell growth GO:0030308
Any process that stops, prevents, or reduces the frequency, rate, extent or direction of cell growth.
4 O00213 (/ISS) P46933 (/ISS) Q8TEY4 (/ISS) Q92870 (/ISS)
Neuron migration GO:0001764
The characteristic movement of an immature neuron from germinal zones to specific positions where they will reside as they mature.
2 Q9DBR4 (/IGI) Q9QXJ1 (/IGI)
Double-strand break repair GO:0006302
The repair of double-strand breaks in DNA via homologous and nonhomologous mechanisms to reform a continuous DNA helix.
2 P46933 (/IMP) Q9QXJ1 (/IMP)
Regulation of transcription, DNA-templated GO:0006355
Any process that modulates the frequency, rate or extent of cellular DNA-templated transcription.
2 Q9DBR4 (/IDA) Q9QXJ1 (/IDA)
Cellular response to DNA damage stimulus GO:0006974
Any process that results in a change in state or activity of a cell (in terms of movement, secretion, enzyme production, gene expression, etc.) as a result of a stimulus indicating damage to its DNA from environmental insults or errors during metabolism.
2 O00213 (/IDA) Q9QXJ1 (/IDA)
Cell cycle arrest GO:0007050
A regulatory process that halts progression through the cell cycle during one of the normal phases (G1, S, G2, M).
2 Q9DBR4 (/IDA) Q9QXJ1 (/IDA)
Axon guidance GO:0007411
The chemotaxis process that directs the migration of an axon growth cone to a specific target site in response to a combination of attractive and repulsive cues.
2 Q9DBR4 (/IGI) Q9QXJ1 (/IGI)
Actin filament-based movement GO:0030048
Movement of organelles or other particles along actin filaments, or sliding of actin filaments past each other, mediated by motor proteins.
2 Q9DBR4 (/NAS) Q9QXJ1 (/NAS)
Extracellular matrix organization GO:0030198
A process that is carried out at the cellular level which results in the assembly, arrangement of constituent parts, or disassembly of an extracellular matrix.
2 Q9DBR4 (/IGI) Q9QXJ1 (/IGI)
Negative regulation of cell growth GO:0030308
Any process that stops, prevents, or reduces the frequency, rate, extent or direction of cell growth.
2 Q9DBR4 (/IDA) Q9QXJ1 (/IDA)
Positive regulation of apoptotic process GO:0043065
Any process that activates or increases the frequency, rate or extent of cell death by apoptotic process.
2 O00213 (/IDA) Q9DBR4 (/IDA)
Positive regulation of apoptotic process GO:0043065
Any process that activates or increases the frequency, rate or extent of cell death by apoptotic process.
2 P46933 (/ISS) Q9QXJ1 (/ISS)
Negative regulation of apoptotic process GO:0043066
Any process that stops, prevents, or reduces the frequency, rate or extent of cell death by apoptotic process.
2 Q8R1C9 (/TAS) Q8R1C9 (/TAS)
Histone H4 acetylation GO:0043967
The modification of histone H4 by the addition of an acetyl group.
2 O00213 (/ISS) Q9QXJ1 (/ISS)
Positive regulation of DNA repair GO:0045739
Any process that activates or increases the frequency, rate or extent of DNA repair.
2 P46933 (/IMP) Q9QXJ1 (/IMP)
Positive regulation of transcription, DNA-templated GO:0045893
Any process that activates or increases the frequency, rate or extent of cellular DNA-templated transcription.
2 O00213 (/IDA) P46933 (/IDA)
Negative regulation of thymidylate synthase biosynthetic process GO:0050760
Any process that stops, prevents, or reduces the frequency, rate or extent of the chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of the enzyme thymidylate synthase.
2 O00213 (/ISS) P46933 (/ISS)
Protein stabilization GO:0050821
Any process involved in maintaining the structure and integrity of a protein and preventing it from degradation or aggregation.
2 Q9DBR4 (/NAS) Q9QXJ1 (/NAS)
Negative regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II GO:0000122
Any process that stops, prevents, or reduces the frequency, rate or extent of transcription mediated by RNA polymerase II.
1 O00213 (/IGI)
Negative regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II GO:0000122
Any process that stops, prevents, or reduces the frequency, rate or extent of transcription mediated by RNA polymerase II.
1 Q9QXJ1 (/ISO)
Nematode larval development GO:0002119
The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the nematode larva over time, from its formation to the mature structure. Nematode larval development begins with the newly hatched first-stage larva (L1) and ends with the end of the last larval stage (for example the fourth larval stage (L4) in C. elegans). Each stage of nematode larval development is characterized by proliferation of specific cell lineages and an increase in body size without alteration of the basic body plan. Nematode larval stages are separated by molts in which each stage-specific exoskeleton, or cuticle, is shed and replaced anew.
1 Q9BKZ9 (/IMP)
Double-strand break repair GO:0006302
The repair of double-strand breaks in DNA via homologous and nonhomologous mechanisms to reform a continuous DNA helix.
1 Q9QXJ1 (/ISO)
Cellular response to DNA damage stimulus GO:0006974
Any process that results in a change in state or activity of a cell (in terms of movement, secretion, enzyme production, gene expression, etc.) as a result of a stimulus indicating damage to its DNA from environmental insults or errors during metabolism.
1 Q9QXJ1 (/ISO)
Signal transduction GO:0007165
The cellular process in which a signal is conveyed to trigger a change in the activity or state of a cell. Signal transduction begins with reception of a signal (e.g. a ligand binding to a receptor or receptor activation by a stimulus such as light), or for signal transduction in the absence of ligand, signal-withdrawal or the activity of a constitutively active receptor. Signal transduction ends with regulation of a downstream cellular process, e.g. regulation of transcription or regulation of a metabolic process. Signal transduction covers signaling from receptors located on the surface of the cell and signaling via molecules located within the cell. For signaling between cells, signal transduction is restricted to events at and within the receiving cell.
1 O00213 (/NAS)
Axonogenesis GO:0007409
De novo generation of a long process of a neuron, including the terminal branched region. Refers to the morphogenesis or creation of shape or form of the developing axon, which carries efferent (outgoing) action potentials from the cell body towards target cells.
1 O00213 (/NAS)
Feeding behavior GO:0007631
Behavior associated with the intake of food.
1 Q9BKZ9 (/IMP)
Embryo development ending in birth or egg hatching GO:0009792
The process whose specific outcome is the progression of an embryo over time, from zygote formation until the end of the embryonic life stage. The end of the embryonic life stage is organism-specific and may be somewhat arbitrary; for mammals it is usually considered to be birth, for insects the hatching of the first instar larva from the eggshell.
1 Q9BKZ9 (/IMP)
Response to iron ion GO:0010039
Any process that results in a change in state or activity of a cell or an organism (in terms of movement, secretion, enzyme production, gene expression, etc.) as a result of an iron ion stimulus.
1 P46933 (/IEP)
Positive regulation of neuron projection development GO:0010976
Any process that increases the rate, frequency or extent of neuron projection development. Neuron projection development is the process whose specific outcome is the progression of a neuron projection over time, from its formation to the mature structure. A neuron projection is any process extending from a neural cell, such as axons or dendrites (collectively called neurites).
1 P46933 (/IMP)
Positive regulation of neuron projection development GO:0010976
Any process that increases the rate, frequency or extent of neuron projection development. Neuron projection development is the process whose specific outcome is the progression of a neuron projection over time, from its formation to the mature structure. A neuron projection is any process extending from a neural cell, such as axons or dendrites (collectively called neurites).
1 Q9QXJ1 (/ISO)
Intracellular signal transduction GO:0035556
The process in which a signal is passed on to downstream components within the cell, which become activated themselves to further propagate the signal and finally trigger a change in the function or state of the cell.
1 Q92870 (/NAS)
Positive regulation of apoptotic process GO:0043065
Any process that activates or increases the frequency, rate or extent of cell death by apoptotic process.
1 P46933 (/IMP)
Positive regulation of apoptotic process GO:0043065
Any process that activates or increases the frequency, rate or extent of cell death by apoptotic process.
1 Q9QXJ1 (/ISO)
Negative regulation of apoptotic process GO:0043066
Any process that stops, prevents, or reduces the frequency, rate or extent of cell death by apoptotic process.
1 Q9DBR4 (/IGI)
Histone H4 acetylation GO:0043967
The modification of histone H4 by the addition of an acetyl group.
1 P46933 (/IMP)
Histone H4 acetylation GO:0043967
The modification of histone H4 by the addition of an acetyl group.
1 Q9QXJ1 (/ISO)
Negative regulation of neuron differentiation GO:0045665
Any process that stops, prevents, or reduces the frequency, rate or extent of neuron differentiation.
1 Q9QXJ1 (/IMP)
Positive regulation of DNA repair GO:0045739
Any process that activates or increases the frequency, rate or extent of DNA repair.
1 Q9QXJ1 (/ISO)
Positive regulation of transcription, DNA-templated GO:0045893
Any process that activates or increases the frequency, rate or extent of cellular DNA-templated transcription.
1 Q9QXJ1 (/ISO)
Positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II GO:0045944
Any process that activates or increases the frequency, rate or extent of transcription from an RNA polymerase II promoter.
1 P46933 (/IDA)
Positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II GO:0045944
Any process that activates or increases the frequency, rate or extent of transcription from an RNA polymerase II promoter.
1 Q9QXJ1 (/IGI)
Positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II GO:0045944
Any process that activates or increases the frequency, rate or extent of transcription from an RNA polymerase II promoter.
1 Q9QXJ1 (/ISO)
Positive regulation of protein secretion GO:0050714
Any process that activates or increases the frequency, rate or extent of the controlled release of a protein from a cell.
1 P46933 (/IMP)
Positive regulation of protein secretion GO:0050714
Any process that activates or increases the frequency, rate or extent of the controlled release of a protein from a cell.
1 Q9QXJ1 (/ISO)
Negative regulation of thymidylate synthase biosynthetic process GO:0050760
Any process that stops, prevents, or reduces the frequency, rate or extent of the chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of the enzyme thymidylate synthase.
1 Q9QXJ1 (/IDA)
Synapse organization GO:0050808
A process that is carried out at the cellular level which results in the assembly, arrangement of constituent parts, or disassembly of a synapse, the junction between a neuron and a target (neuron, muscle, or secretory cell).
1 Q9QXJ1 (/IDA)
Synapse organization GO:0050808
A process that is carried out at the cellular level which results in the assembly, arrangement of constituent parts, or disassembly of a synapse, the junction between a neuron and a target (neuron, muscle, or secretory cell).
1 Q9QXJ1 (/IMP)

There are 49 GO terms relating to "cellular component"

The search results have been sorted with the annotations that are found most frequently at the top of the list. The results can be filtered by typing text into the search box at the top of the table.
GO Term Annotations Evidence
Plasma membrane GO:0005886
The membrane surrounding a cell that separates the cell from its external environment. It consists of a phospholipid bilayer and associated proteins.
9 A0A087WYH9 (/IDA) A0A087WYH9 (/IDA) A0A087WYH9 (/IDA) A0A087X0V7 (/IDA) A0A087X0V7 (/IDA) A0A087X0V7 (/IDA) J3KPL8 (/IDA) O00213 (/IDA) V9GY97 (/IDA)
Nucleus GO:0005634
A membrane-bounded organelle of eukaryotic cells in which chromosomes are housed and replicated. In most cells, the nucleus contains all of the cell's chromosomes except the organellar chromosomes, and is the site of RNA synthesis and processing. In some species, or in specialized cell types, RNA metabolism or DNA replication may be absent.
4 O00213 (/IDA) P46933 (/IDA) Q9DBR4 (/IDA) Q9QXJ1 (/IDA)
Nucleus GO:0005634
A membrane-bounded organelle of eukaryotic cells in which chromosomes are housed and replicated. In most cells, the nucleus contains all of the cell's chromosomes except the organellar chromosomes, and is the site of RNA synthesis and processing. In some species, or in specialized cell types, RNA metabolism or DNA replication may be absent.
4 O00213 (/ISS) P46933 (/ISS) Q8TEY4 (/ISS) Q92870 (/ISS)
Cytoplasm GO:0005737
All of the contents of a cell excluding the plasma membrane and nucleus, but including other subcellular structures.
4 O00213 (/IDA) P46933 (/IDA) Q9DBR4 (/IDA) Q9QXJ1 (/IDA)
Lamellipodium GO:0030027
A thin sheetlike process extended by the leading edge of a migrating cell or extending cell process; contains a dense meshwork of actin filaments.
4 P46933 (/ISS) Q8TEY4 (/ISS) Q92870 (/ISS) Q9QXJ1 (/ISS)
Growth cone GO:0030426
The migrating motile tip of a growing neuron projection, where actin accumulates, and the actin cytoskeleton is the most dynamic.
4 P46933 (/ISS) Q8TEY4 (/ISS) Q92870 (/ISS) Q9QXJ1 (/ISS)
Synapse GO:0045202
The junction between a nerve fiber of one neuron and another neuron, muscle fiber or glial cell. As the nerve fiber approaches the synapse it enlarges into a specialized structure, the presynaptic nerve ending, which contains mitochondria and synaptic vesicles. At the tip of the nerve ending is the presynaptic membrane; facing it, and separated from it by a minute cleft (the synaptic cleft) is a specialized area of membrane on the receiving cell, known as the postsynaptic membrane. In response to the arrival of nerve impulses, the presynaptic nerve ending secretes molecules of neurotransmitters into the synaptic cleft. These diffuse across the cleft and transmit the signal to the postsynaptic membrane.
4 P46933 (/ISS) Q8TEY4 (/ISS) Q92870 (/ISS) Q9QXJ1 (/ISS)
Cytosol GO:0005829
The part of the cytoplasm that does not contain organelles but which does contain other particulate matter, such as protein complexes.
3 D6RBA1 (/IDA) E7EX91 (/IDA) O95704 (/IDA)
Actin cytoskeleton GO:0015629
The part of the cytoskeleton (the internal framework of a cell) composed of actin and associated proteins. Includes actin cytoskeleton-associated complexes.
3 D6RBA1 (/IDA) E7EX91 (/IDA) O95704 (/IDA)
Cytosol GO:0005829
The part of the cytoplasm that does not contain organelles but which does contain other particulate matter, such as protein complexes.
2 Q8R1C9 (/ISO) Q8R1C9 (/ISO)
Actin cytoskeleton GO:0015629
The part of the cytoskeleton (the internal framework of a cell) composed of actin and associated proteins. Includes actin cytoskeleton-associated complexes.
2 Q8R1C9 (/ISO) Q8R1C9 (/ISO)
Growth cone GO:0030426
The migrating motile tip of a growing neuron projection, where actin accumulates, and the actin cytoskeleton is the most dynamic.
2 O00213 (/IDA) P46933 (/IDA)
Nucleus GO:0005634
A membrane-bounded organelle of eukaryotic cells in which chromosomes are housed and replicated. In most cells, the nucleus contains all of the cell's chromosomes except the organellar chromosomes, and is the site of RNA synthesis and processing. In some species, or in specialized cell types, RNA metabolism or DNA replication may be absent.
1 Q9QXJ1 (/ISO)
Nucleoplasm GO:0005654
That part of the nuclear content other than the chromosomes or the nucleolus.
1 O00213 (/TAS)
Cytoplasm GO:0005737
All of the contents of a cell excluding the plasma membrane and nucleus, but including other subcellular structures.
1 Q9QXJ1 (/ISO)
Cytoplasm GO:0005737
All of the contents of a cell excluding the plasma membrane and nucleus, but including other subcellular structures.
1 O95704 (/TAS)
Plasma membrane GO:0005886
The membrane surrounding a cell that separates the cell from its external environment. It consists of a phospholipid bilayer and associated proteins.
1 Q9QXJ1 (/ISO)
Membrane GO:0016020
A lipid bilayer along with all the proteins and protein complexes embedded in it an attached to it.
1 Q92870 (/NAS)
Lamellipodium GO:0030027
A thin sheetlike process extended by the leading edge of a migrating cell or extending cell process; contains a dense meshwork of actin filaments.
1 O00213 (/IDA)
Lamellipodium GO:0030027
A thin sheetlike process extended by the leading edge of a migrating cell or extending cell process; contains a dense meshwork of actin filaments.
1 Q9QXJ1 (/ISO)
Growth cone GO:0030426
The migrating motile tip of a growing neuron projection, where actin accumulates, and the actin cytoskeleton is the most dynamic.
1 Q9QXJ1 (/ISO)
Neuromuscular junction GO:0031594
The junction between the axon of a motor neuron and a muscle fiber. In response to the arrival of action potentials, the presynaptic button releases molecules of neurotransmitters into the synaptic cleft. These diffuse across the cleft and transmit the signal to the postsynaptic membrane of the muscle fiber, leading to a change in post-synaptic potential.
1 Q9QXJ1 (/IDA)
Neuromuscular junction GO:0031594
The junction between the axon of a motor neuron and a muscle fiber. In response to the arrival of action potentials, the presynaptic button releases molecules of neurotransmitters into the synaptic cleft. These diffuse across the cleft and transmit the signal to the postsynaptic membrane of the muscle fiber, leading to a change in post-synaptic potential.
1 Q9QXJ1 (/IMP)
Protein-containing complex GO:0032991
A stable assembly of two or more macromolecules, i.e. proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates or lipids, in which at least one component is a protein and the constituent parts function together.
1 P46933 (/IDA)
Protein-containing complex GO:0032991
A stable assembly of two or more macromolecules, i.e. proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates or lipids, in which at least one component is a protein and the constituent parts function together.
1 Q9QXJ1 (/ISO)
Presynaptic membrane GO:0042734
A specialized area of membrane of the axon terminal that faces the plasma membrane of the neuron or muscle fiber with which the axon terminal establishes a synaptic junction; many synaptic junctions exhibit structural presynaptic characteristics, such as conical, electron-dense internal protrusions, that distinguish it from the remainder of the axon plasma membrane.
1 P46933 (/IDA)
Presynaptic membrane GO:0042734
A specialized area of membrane of the axon terminal that faces the plasma membrane of the neuron or muscle fiber with which the axon terminal establishes a synaptic junction; many synaptic junctions exhibit structural presynaptic characteristics, such as conical, electron-dense internal protrusions, that distinguish it from the remainder of the axon plasma membrane.
1 Q9QXJ1 (/ISO)
Neuronal cell body GO:0043025
The portion of a neuron that includes the nucleus, but excludes cell projections such as axons and dendrites.
1 P46933 (/IDA)
Neuronal cell body GO:0043025
The portion of a neuron that includes the nucleus, but excludes cell projections such as axons and dendrites.
1 Q9QXJ1 (/ISO)
Dendritic spine GO:0043197
A small, membranous protrusion from a dendrite that forms a postsynaptic compartment - typically receiving input from a single presynapse. They function as partially isolated biochemical and an electrical compartments. Spine morphology is variable including \thin\, \stubby\, \mushroom\, and \branched\, with a continuum of intermediate morphologies. They typically terminate in a bulb shape, linked to the dendritic shaft by a restriction. Spine remodeling is though to be involved in synaptic plasticity.
1 P46933 (/IDA)
Dendritic spine GO:0043197
A small, membranous protrusion from a dendrite that forms a postsynaptic compartment - typically receiving input from a single presynapse. They function as partially isolated biochemical and an electrical compartments. Spine morphology is variable including \thin\, \stubby\, \mushroom\, and \branched\, with a continuum of intermediate morphologies. They typically terminate in a bulb shape, linked to the dendritic shaft by a restriction. Spine remodeling is though to be involved in synaptic plasticity.
1 Q9QXJ1 (/ISO)
Main axon GO:0044304
The main axonal trunk, as opposed to the collaterals; i.e., excluding collaterals, terminal, spines, or dendrites.
1 P46933 (/IDA)
Main axon GO:0044304
The main axonal trunk, as opposed to the collaterals; i.e., excluding collaterals, terminal, spines, or dendrites.
1 Q9QXJ1 (/ISO)
Synapse GO:0045202
The junction between a nerve fiber of one neuron and another neuron, muscle fiber or glial cell. As the nerve fiber approaches the synapse it enlarges into a specialized structure, the presynaptic nerve ending, which contains mitochondria and synaptic vesicles. At the tip of the nerve ending is the presynaptic membrane; facing it, and separated from it by a minute cleft (the synaptic cleft) is a specialized area of membrane on the receiving cell, known as the postsynaptic membrane. In response to the arrival of nerve impulses, the presynaptic nerve ending secretes molecules of neurotransmitters into the synaptic cleft. These diffuse across the cleft and transmit the signal to the postsynaptic membrane.
1 O00213 (/IDA)
Synapse GO:0045202
The junction between a nerve fiber of one neuron and another neuron, muscle fiber or glial cell. As the nerve fiber approaches the synapse it enlarges into a specialized structure, the presynaptic nerve ending, which contains mitochondria and synaptic vesicles. At the tip of the nerve ending is the presynaptic membrane; facing it, and separated from it by a minute cleft (the synaptic cleft) is a specialized area of membrane on the receiving cell, known as the postsynaptic membrane. In response to the arrival of nerve impulses, the presynaptic nerve ending secretes molecules of neurotransmitters into the synaptic cleft. These diffuse across the cleft and transmit the signal to the postsynaptic membrane.
1 Q9QXJ1 (/ISO)
Postsynaptic membrane GO:0045211
A specialized area of membrane facing the presynaptic membrane on the tip of the nerve ending and separated from it by a minute cleft (the synaptic cleft). Neurotransmitters cross the synaptic cleft and transmit the signal to the postsynaptic membrane.
1 P46933 (/IDA)
Postsynaptic membrane GO:0045211
A specialized area of membrane facing the presynaptic membrane on the tip of the nerve ending and separated from it by a minute cleft (the synaptic cleft). Neurotransmitters cross the synaptic cleft and transmit the signal to the postsynaptic membrane.
1 Q9QXJ1 (/ISO)
Perinuclear region of cytoplasm GO:0048471
Cytoplasm situated near, or occurring around, the nucleus.
1 P46933 (/IDA)
Perinuclear region of cytoplasm GO:0048471
Cytoplasm situated near, or occurring around, the nucleus.
1 Q9QXJ1 (/ISO)
Schaffer collateral - CA1 synapse GO:0098685
A synapse between the Schaffer collateral axon of a CA3 pyramidal cell and a CA1 pyramidal cell.
1 Q9QXJ1 (/IDA)
Schaffer collateral - CA1 synapse GO:0098685
A synapse between the Schaffer collateral axon of a CA3 pyramidal cell and a CA1 pyramidal cell.
1 Q9QXJ1 (/IMP)
Presynapse GO:0098793
The part of a synapse that is part of the presynaptic cell.
1 P46933 (/IDA)
Presynapse GO:0098793
The part of a synapse that is part of the presynaptic cell.
1 Q9QXJ1 (/ISO)
Glutamatergic synapse GO:0098978
A synapse that uses glutamate as a neurotransmitter.
1 Q9QXJ1 (/IDA)
Glutamatergic synapse GO:0098978
A synapse that uses glutamate as a neurotransmitter.
1 Q9QXJ1 (/IMP)
Growth cone lamellipodium GO:1990761
A thin sheetlike process extended by the leading edge of an axonal or dendritic growth cone; contains a dense meshwork of actin filaments.
1 P46933 (/IDA)
Growth cone lamellipodium GO:1990761
A thin sheetlike process extended by the leading edge of an axonal or dendritic growth cone; contains a dense meshwork of actin filaments.
1 Q9QXJ1 (/ISO)
Growth cone filopodium GO:1990812
A thin, stiff protrusion extended by the leading edge of an axonal or dendritic growth cone.
1 P46933 (/IDA)
Growth cone filopodium GO:1990812
A thin, stiff protrusion extended by the leading edge of an axonal or dendritic growth cone.
1 Q9QXJ1 (/ISO)
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