Term Name: | lysis of host organelle involved in viral entry into host cell |
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Synonyms: | viral entry into host cell via endosome membrane lysis, viral entry into host cell via lysis of host organelle membrane, viral membrane-lytic protein, viral penetration via lysis of host organellar membrane |
Definition: | The viral-induced lysis of an organelle (endosome, lysosome, or caveosome) that is involved in the uptake of a virus into a host cell. Occurs once the virus is within the organelle, and results in transfer of the viral contents from the organelle compartment into the cytoplasm. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0039664] QuickGO AmiGO |