entry into host cell by a symbiont-containing vacuole

Term ID

GO:0085017

Synonyms

• symbiont entry into host cell forming a parasitophorous vacuole
• symbiont entry into host cell forming a pathogen-containing vacuole
• symbiont entry into host cell forming a symbiont-containing vacuole

Definition

The invasion by a symbiont of a cell of a host organism, forming a vacuole in which the symbiont resides. The vacuole membrane is formed from lipids and proteins derived from both host and symbiont. Begins when the symbiont attaches on to the host cell membrane which invaginates and deepens as the symbiont enters, and ends when the host cell membrane closes behind the newly-formed vacuole. (3)

References

Ontology

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