synaptic vesicle coating
The formation of clathrin coated pits in the presynaptic membrane endocytic zone, triggered by the presence of high concentrations of synaptic vesicle components. This process leads to, but does not include budding of the membrane to form new vesicles.
GO:0006901
vesicle coat assembly
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GO:0016185
synaptic vesicle budding from presynaptic endocytic zone membrane
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