vesicle tethering to Golgi

Term ID

GO:0099041

Synonyms

Definition

The initial, indirect interaction between a transport vesicle membrane and the membrane of the Golgi. This interaction is mediated by tethering factors (or complexes), which interact with both membranes. Interaction can occur via direct binding to membrane phospholipids or membrane proteins, or via binding to vesicle coat proteins. This process is distinct from and prior fusion. 27243008

References

Ontology

GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO