OBO ID: GO:0019064
Term Name: fusion of virus membrane with host plasma membrane Search Ontology:
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
PHENOTYPE No data available