Term Name: | reorganization of cellular membranes to establish viral sites of replication |
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Definition: | A process in intracellular membranes are reorganized by viral proteins that perturb membrane integrity and can cause an extensive rearrangement of cellular membranes, forming membranous webs, which are thought to be the site of replication or certain viruses, for example the HPV virus. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0140754] QuickGO AmiGO |