Neuronal plasticity (None (commonly referred to as "neuroplasticity" but not abbreviated as a standard target))

Neuronal plasticity, more accurately termed **neuroplasticity**, is the capacity of the nervous system—particularly neural networks in the brain—to change structurally and functionally in response to intrinsic or extrinsic stimuli. This includes growth, reorganization, synaptic strengthening or weakening, neurogenesis (formation of new neurons), and functional reassignment of neural circuits. Neuroplastic changes are fundamental for learning new skills, memory formation, adaptation after sensory loss or injury (such as stroke), and overall cognitive development throughout life. While once thought limited to childhood development, neuroplastic processes persist into adulthood and underpin both healthy adaptation and recovery from neurological damage. However, **neuronal plasticity is not a single molecular entity** such as a receptor or enzyme; rather it describes a set of dynamic processes involving many different molecules and pathways within the nervous system. “Neuroplasticity...is the ability of neural networks in the brain to change through growth and reorganization.” Because neuronal/neuroplasticity refers broadly to these adaptive mechanisms rather than any specific molecule or druggable target class (like receptor/enzyme/transporter), it is **not considered a therapeutic target** itself but rather an emergent property resulting from multiple underlying molecular targets. **Note:** The entry "Neuronal plasticity" does not correspond to an individual molecule/receptor/target suitable for structured drug discovery data extraction; instead it represents a complex biological phenomenon involving many targets.

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NeuroplasticityNeural plasticityBrain plasticityPlasticity (in neuroscience context)