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Definition of 'Synaptophysin'

A 38-kDa integral membrane glycoprotein of the presynaptic vesicles in neuron and neuroendocrine cells. It is expressed by a variety of normal and neoplastic neuroendocrine cells and is therefore used as an immunocytochemical marker for neuroendocrine differentiation in various tumors. In ALZHEIMER DISEASE and other dementing disorders, there is an important synapse loss due in part to a decrease of synaptophysin in the presynaptic vesicles.

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From glioblastoma to gangliocytoma: an unforeseen but welcome shift in biological behavior.

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Abnormality of synaptic vesicular associated proteins in cerebral cortex and hippocampus after microwave exposure.

30 Oct 2009 Studies were performed to determine the effects of microwave on synaptic vesicles and the expression of synaptic vesicular associated proteins including synapsin I, VAMP-2, syntaxin, and synaptophysin. 25 Wistar rats were exposed to microwave which ... Read more...


Microtubule-associated protein-2 is a sensitive marker of primary and metastatic neuroblastoma.

30 Oct 2009 BACKGROUND: Microtubule-associated protein-2 (MAP-2) is a protein expressed in high levels in cells derived from the neural crest. To the best of our knowledge, MAP-2 expression has not been thoroughly evaluated in tissues outside of the central ... Read more...

 

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Definition: A 38-kDa integral membrane glycoprotein of the presynaptic vesicles in neuron and neuroendocrine cells. It is expressed by a variety of normal and neoplastic neuroendocrine cells and is therefore used as an immunocytochemical marker for neuroendocrine differentiation in various tumors. In ALZHEIMER DISEASE and other dementing disorders, there is an important synapse loss due in part to a decrease of synaptophysin in the presynaptic vesicles.

Registry Number: 0

Descriptor UI: D016708

Alternative terms: Synaptophysin; P38 Membrane Protein, Synaptic Vesicle; Protein P38, Synaptic Vesicle; Synaptophysin, Rat Clone pSR(2) Protein Moiety, Reduced;

Allowable Qualifiers: administration & dosage; adverse effects; analysis; antagonists & inhibitors; biosynthesis; blood; cerebrospinal fluid; chemical synthesis; classification; deficiency; drug effects; economics; genetics; history; immunology; isolation & purification; metabolism; pharmacokinetics; pharmacology; physiology; poisoning; radiation effects; secretion; standards; supply & distribution; therapeutic use; toxicity; ultrastructure; urine; chemistry; contraindications; agonists;

Tree Number: D12.776.395.550.800; D12.776.543.550.800; D12.776.641.800; D23.101.840.800;

Online Note: use SYNAPTOPHYSIN (NM) to search SYNAPTOPHYSIN 1985-91

History Note: 92; was SYNAPTOPHYSIN (NM) 1985-91

Technical Notes: /biosyn /drug eff /physiol /ultrastruct permitted

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