Synaptic stripping

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011743",
  "term": "Synaptic stripping",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The process where microglial cells remove synaptic terminals from neurons, leading to a reduction in synaptic connections. This phenomenon occurs in response to injury, disease, or during normal brain development and aging. It is a form of synaptic plasticity that can contribute to neuronal circuit remodeling.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "microglial cell"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 909 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/synaptic-stripping/"
}