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

Relationships
has parts: ERMES complex
is a type of: organelle membrane contact site