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Term Name | ER-mitochondrion membrane contact site |
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Term Accession | GO:0044233 |
Aspect | cellular_component |
Synonyms (1) | endoplasmic-reticulum-mitochondrion membrane contact site |
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. |
Comment | None |
Source Ontology Database | The GO browser of Gene Ontology Database |
GOC: | jl |
PMID: | 19556461 |