Phenomena and Processes

Membrane Fusion

The adherence and merging of cell membranes, intracellular membranes, or artificial membranes to each other or to viruses, parasites, or interstitial particles through a variety of chemical and physical processes.

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Abstract

The adherence and merging of cell membranes, intracellular membranes, or artificial membranes to each other or to viruses, parasites, or interstitial particles through a variety of chemical and physical processes.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Fusion, Membrane
  • Fusions, Membrane
  • Membrane Fusions

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Aspects Covered

6 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, ethics, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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History Note

82

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Previous Indexing

  • Cell Fusion (1971-1981)
  • Cell Membrane (1966-1981)

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  1. G04.575w

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NLM Classification

QU 375

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Membrane Fusion. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D008561. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D008561
  2. Membrane Fusion. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lipid_bilayer_fusion
  3. Membrane Fusion. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6556360