Neural synapse

right|thumb|400px|Diagram of a chemical synaptic connection

the ability of synapses to strengthen or weaken over time, in response to increases or decreases in their activity

type of connection between neurons

biological junctions through which neurons' signals can be sent

family of proteins involved in vesicle fusion

process causing temporary decrease in postsynaptic membrane potential

Synaptosomal-Associated Protein, 25kDa (SNAP-25) is a Target Soluble NSF (N-ethylmaleimide-sensitive factor) Attachment Protein Receptor (t-SNARE) protein encoded by the SNAP25 gene found on chromosome 20p12.2 in humans. SNAP-25 is a component of the trans-SNARE complex, which accounts for membrane fusion specificity and directly executes fusion by forming a tight complex that brings the synaptic vesicle and plasma membranes together.

Syntaxins are a family of membrane integrated Q-SNARE proteins participating in exocytosis.

Any process that modulates the potential difference across a post-synaptic membrane.

Synaptobrevins (synaptobrevin isotypes 1-2, also called VAMP1 and VAMP2) are small integral membrane proteins of secretory vesicles with molecular weight of 18 kilodalton (kDa) that are part of the vesicle-associated membrane protein (VAMP) family.

Vesicle-associated membrane protein 1 (VAMP1) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the VAMP1 gene.

An autapse is a chemical or electrical synapse from a neuron onto itself. It can also be described as a synapse formed by the axon of a neuron on its own dendrites, in vivo or in vitro.

Vesicle-associated membrane protein 3 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the VAMP3 gene.

thumb|Hypothetic models of VAMP2 conformations and engagement in SNARE complex assembly for neurotransmitter release