Term Name: | mitochondrion-endoplasmic reticulum membrane tethering |
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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. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:1990456] QuickGO AmiGO |