Virology : principles and applications

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Author:

Carter, John B., 1944-

ISBN:

9780470023884

9781280941245

9780470023860

9780470023877

9781119818526

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Physical Description:

1 online resource (xix, 358 pages) : color illustrations

Series:

Symbian Press

Symbian Press.

Contents:

VIROLOGY; Contents; Preface; Abbreviations used in this book; Greek letters used in this book; Colour coding for molecules; 1 Viruses and their importance; 2 Methods used in virology; 3 Virus structure; 4 Virus transmission; 5 Attachment and entry of viruses into cells; 6 Transcription, translation and transport; 7 Virus genome replication; 8 Assembly and exit of virions from cells; 9 Outcomes of infection for the host; 10 Classification and nomenclature of viruses; 11 Herpesviruses (and other dsDNA viruses); 12 Parvoviruses (and other ssDNA viruses); 13 Reoviruses (and other dsRNA viruses).

Abstract:

Virology: Principles and Applications is a clear and accessible introduction to this fast-moving field, providing a comprehensive resource enabling the reader to understand the key concepts surrounding this exciting subject. The reader is introduced to the principles of virus structure, replication and genetics, along with the theories behind the origins of viruses and how they are evolving. Taking a modern approach to the subject, the relevance of virology to everyday life is clearly emphasised and discussions of emerging viruses, cancer, vaccines, anti-viral drugs and gene vectors are includ.

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John Wiley and Sons

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