fusion of virus membrane with host plasma membrane

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Namefusion of virus membrane with host plasma membrane
IDGO_0019064
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Biological process

Alternative ID

GO:0075706

Exact synonym

viral envelope fusion with host cell membrane, viral envelope fusion with host membrane, viral envelope fusion with host plasma membrane

Description

Fusion of a viral membrane with the host cell membrane during viral entry. Results in release of the virion contents into the cytoplasm.

Related synonym

viral entry into host cell via membrane fusion with the plasma membrane, viral-cell fusion molecule activity

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