Neurotransmitter

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007901",
  "term": "Neurotransmitter",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A chemical messenger that transmits signals across a chemical synapse from one neuron to another target cell. These substances are released from the presynaptic terminal, diffuse across the synaptic cleft, and bind to specific receptors on the postsynaptic membrane. Examples include acetylcholine, dopamine, serotonin, and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA).",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "postsynaptic",
    "presynaptic",
    "synapse"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 890 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/neurotransmitter/"
}