Synaptotagmin I
Synonyms
Synaptic Vesicle Protein p65
Synaptotagmin 1
p65 Protein (Synaptotagmin I)
A vesicular transport protein expressed predominately in NEURONS. Synaptotagmin helps regulate EXOCYTOSIS of SYNAPTIC VESICLES and appears to serve as a calcium sensor to trigger NEUROTRANSMITTER release. It also acts as a nerve cell receptor for certain BOTULINUM TOXINS.