Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process

fusion of virus membrane with host plasma membrane

Term ID
GO:0019064
Synonyms
  • viral entry into host cell via membrane fusion with the plasma membrane
  • viral envelope fusion
  • viral envelope fusion with host cell membrane
  • viral envelope fusion with host membrane
  • viral envelope fusion with host plasma membrane
  • viral penetration via membrane fusion
  • viral-cell fusion molecule activity
Definition
Fusion of a viral membrane with the host cell membrane during viral entry. Results in release of the virion contents into the cytoplasm.
References
  • VZ:987
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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Phenotype
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