Term Name: | obsolete viral entry into host cell via pilus retraction and membrane fusion |
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Definition: | OBSOLETE. The uptake of a virus into a host cell which occurs via retraction of the viral-bound pilus to bring the virus in contact with the host cell membrane, followed by fusion of the bacteriophage membrane with the host outer membrane. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0039669] QuickGO AmiGO |
Obsolete | true |