| Name | entry of viral genome into host nucleus through nuclear pore complex via importin |
| ID | GO_0075506 |
| collection_id | Biological process |
| Exact synonym | entry of viral genome into host nucleus via cellular importin transport through the nuclear pore complex |
| Description | Viral penetration into the host nucleus where the viral genome passes through the nuclear pore complex (NPC) using the cellular importin transport machinery. |
| Comment | This mechanism is used by some RNA viruses (e.g. Orthomyxoviridae), some dsDNA viruses (e.g. Polyomaviridae) and some ssRNA viruses (e.g. Lentivirus). |
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