lysis of host organelle involved in viral entry into host cell

Term ID

GO:0039664

Synonyms

• viral entry into host cell via endosome membrane lysis
• viral entry into host cell via lysis of host organelle membrane
• viral membrane-lytic protein
• viral penetration via lysis of host organellar membrane

Definition

The viral-induced lysis of an organelle (endosome, lysosome, or caveosome) that is involved in the uptake of a virus into a host cell. Occurs once the virus is within the organelle, and results in transfer of the viral contents from the organelle compartment into the cytoplasm. KW-1174

References

• VZ:984

Ontology

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