Term Name: | nucleus-vacuole junction |
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Synonyms: | nucleus-vacuole membrane contact site, NV junction, NVJ |
Definition: | An organelle membrane contact site formed between the vacuole membrane and the outer nuclear membrane. In S. cerevisiae these contacts are mediated through direct physical interaction between Vac8p and Nvj1p. |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0071561] QuickGO AmiGO |