Reuptake

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010310",
  "term": "Reuptake",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The process by which neurotransmitters are actively transported from the synaptic cleft back into the presynaptic neuron or surrounding glial cells. This mechanism terminates the signaling action of the neurotransmitter and allows for its recycling or degradation. Specific transporter proteins are responsible for mediating this process for different neurotransmitters.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "neurotransmitter",
    "presynaptic",
    "synaptic transmission"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 902 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/reuptake/"
}