| Term Name: | TOM complex |
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| Synonyms: | translocase of the outer mitochondrial membrane |
| Definition: | A large mitochondrial outer membrane translocase complex that mediates transport of proteins into mitochondrial compartments. TOM transports beta-barrel precursors across the outer membrane and the sorting and assembly machinery (SAM complex) inserts them into the target membrane. |
| Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0140596] QuickGO AmiGO |