fusion of virus membrane with host macropinosome membrane

Term ID

GO:0075503

Synonyms

• viral entry into host cell via macropinocytosis followed by membrane fusion with the endosome membrane
• viral entry into host cell via macropinocytosis followed by membrane fusion with the host macropinosome membrane

Definition

Fusion of a viral membrane with a host macropinosome membrane, that occurs after internalization of the virus through the endosomal pathway, and results in release of the viral contents into the host cell cytoplasm.

References

Ontology

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