A membrane contact site closely apposes distinct membranes without fusing them. Demonstrating apposition establishes architecture, while transfer or signaling requires separate functional evidence.
An endoplasmic reticulum-mitochondrial contact site brings ER and mitochondrial membranes close while preserving their separate compartments. Specific contacts can contribute to calcium handling, lipid exchange and organelle organization.
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