voltage-gated calcium channel activity involved in positive regulation of presynaptic cytosolic calcium levels

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Positive regulation of presynaptic cytosolic calcium ion concentrations via the directed movement of calcium ions across the plasma-membrane into the cytosol via the action of voltage-gated calcium ion channels. This is the first step in synaptic transmission. [ GOC:dos ]