Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process

mitochondrion-endoplasmic reticulum membrane tethering

Term ID
GO:1990456
Synonyms
  • mitochondrion-endoplasmic reticulum attachment
  • mitochondrion-endoplasmic reticulum tethering
  • mitochondrion-ER attachment
  • mitochondrion-ER membrane tethering
  • mitochondrion-ER tethering
Definition
The attachment of a mitochondrion and an endoplasmic reticulum via molecular tethers that physically bridge their respective membranes and attach them to each other. The tethering may facilitate exchange of metabolites between the organelles. (2)
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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