Virus Internalization

Virusinternalisering

Engelsk definition

The entering of cells by viruses following VIRUS ATTACHMENT. This is achieved by ENDOCYTOSIS, by translocation of the whole virus across the cell membrane, by direct MEMBRANE FUSION of the viral membrane with the CELL MEMBRANE, or by fusion of the membrane of infected cells with the membrane of non-infected cells causing SYNCYTIA to be formed.

Svenska synonymer

Viral internalisering Virusingång Viral membranfusion

Engelska synonymer

Internalization, Virus Viral Internalization Internalization, Viral Viral Entry Entry, Viral Virus Entry Entry, Virus Virus Membrane Fusion Viral Membrane Fusion Fusion, Viral Membrane Membrane Fusion, Viral