👉 GlInfection, often abbreviated as GLI, refers to a process where a virus or other infectious agent enters and takes control of a host cell's machinery, leading to the replication and spread of the pathogen. This infection begins when the virus attaches to specific receptors on the host cell surface, then penetrates the cell through endocytosis or membrane fusion. Once inside, GLI hijacks the cell’s resources to produce viral components, often causing significant disruption to normal cellular functions. The infected cell may eventually rupture or be lysed, releasing new viral particles to infect neighboring cells, or it may continue to function as a factory for viral replication until it is either destroyed or the host's immune system eliminates it. This process can lead to various diseases, depending on the type of pathogen and the affected tissues.
