Term Name:	mitochondria-associated endoplasmic reticulum membrane contact site
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.
Ontology:	GO: Cellular Component [GO:0044233]    QuickGO    AmiGO