symbiont genome ejection through host cell envelope, short tail mechanism

Term ID

GO:0099002

Synonyms

• viral genome ejection through host cell envelope, short tail mechanism
• viral short tail ejection system

Definition

Entry of a symbiont's genome into the host cell through the host cell envelope via a short tail ejection system consisting a central tube, the connector which attaches the tail to the phage capsid and releases inner core proteins. Upon binding to the host cell surface, the phage displays a tube-like extension of its short tail that penetrates both host membranes. This tail extension comes from the release of viral core proteins with channel forming properties. Occurs in non-enveloped prokaryotic viruses. 22297513

References

• VZ:3954

Ontology

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