Introduction to Modern Virology

Name: Introduction to Modern Virology
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ISBN: 9781405136457

ISBN-10: 1405136456

ISBN-13: 9781405136457

Edition: 6th 2007 (Revised)

Authors: N. J. Dimmock, A. J. Easton, K. N. Leppard

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Introduction to Modern Virology has been an established student text for over 25 years. The 6th edition is even more accessible, now including key points and integrative questions in every chapter, as well as text boxes emphasizing take-home messages, evidence underpinning the main concepts, and further information for more advanced readers.

Book details

List price: $131.95
Edition: 6th
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 1/16/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 530
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.75" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.892
Language: English



Preface



What is a virus?



Towards a Definition of a Virus



Some Methods for Studying Animal Viruses



The Structure of Virus Particles



Classification of Viruses



Virus Growth in Cells



The Process of Infection: I. Attachment of Viruses and the Entry of Their Genomes into the Target Cell



The Process of Infection: IIA. The Replication of Viral DNA



The Process of Infection: IIB. Genome Replication in RNA Viruses



The Process of Infection: IIC. The Replication of RNA Viruses with a DNA Intermediate and Vice Versa



The Process of Infection: IIIA. Gene Expression in DNA Viruses and Reverse-Transcribing Viruses



The Process of Infection: IIIB. Gene Expression and its Regulation in RNA Viruses



The Process of Infection: IV. The Assembly of Viruses



Virus Interactions with the Whole Organism



The Immune System and Virus Neutralization



Interactions Between Animal Viruses and Cells



Animal Virus-Host Interactions



Mechanisms in Virus Latency



Transmission of Viruses



The Evolution of Viruses



Viruses and Disease



Human Viral Disease: An Overview



HIV & AIDS



Carcinogenesis and Tumor Viruses



Vaccines and Antivirals: The Prevention and Treatment of Virus Diseases



Prion Diseases



Horizons in Human Virology


Appendixes: Survey of Virus Properties


Index