Search Ontology:
GO: Cellular Component

mitochondria-associated endoplasmic reticulum membrane contact site

Term ID
GO:0044233
Synonyms
  • endoplasmic reticulum-mitochondrion membrane contact site
  • ER-mitochondrion membrane contact site
  • MAM
  • mitochondria-associated ER membrane
  • mitochondria-associated membrane
  • mitochondria-endoplasmic reticulum (ER) contact
Definition
A zone of apposition between endoplasmic-reticulum and mitochondrial membranes, structured by bridging complexes. These contact sites are thought to facilitate inter-organelle calcium and phospholipid exchange. (4)
References
Ontology
GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
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