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Virus Internalization
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Definition
: The entering of cells by viruses following VIRUS ATTACHMENT. This is achieved by ENDOCYTOSIS, by direct MEMBRANE FUSION of the viral membrane with the CELL MEMBRANE, or by translocation of the whole virus across the cell membrane.
See Also
Endocytosis
Other names
Membrane Fusion, Viral; Internalization, Virus; Fusion, Viral Membrane; Entry, Virus; Virus Membrane Fusion; Virus Entry; Viral Membrane Fusion