fusion of virus membrane with host plasma membrane

Term ID

GO:0019064

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

• Reactome:R-HSA-168288
• VZ:987

Ontology

GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO