| Description |
xxiv, 804 pages : illustrations (some color), map ; 28 cm |
| Contents |
I. The Science of Virology. 1. Foundations of Virology. 2. Virus Cultivation, Detection, and Genetics -- II. Molecular Biology. 3. Virus Structure. 4. Virus Attachment to Host Cells. 5. Virus Entry into Cells. 6. Genome Replication and mRNA Production by RNA Viruses. 7. Reverse Transcription and Integration: Hallmarks of the Retroid Viruses. 8. Transcription Strategies: DNA Templates. 9. Genome Replication Strategies: DNA Viruses. 10. Processing of Viral Pre-mRNA. 11. Translational Control of Viral Gene Expression. 12. Intracellular Transport of Viral Components: Prelude to Assembly. 13. Assembly, Exit, and Maturation of Progeny Virions -- III. Pathogenesis and Control. 14. Virus Offense Meets Host Defense. 15. Patterns of Infection: a Delicate Balance. 16. Viral Transformation and Oncogenesis. 17. Viral Pathogenesis. 18. Multiple Facets of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Pathogenicity. 19. Prevention and Control of Viral Diseases |
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20. Virus Evolution and the Emergence of New Viruses -- App. Structure, Genome Organization, and Infectious Cycles of Selected Animal Viruses Discussed in This Book |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Virology -- Methods.
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Viruses.
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Virology.
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Virology -- methods.
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Viruses.
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Methods.
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Virology.
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Viruses.
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Virology -- methods.
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Viruses.
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| Author |
Flint, S. Jane.
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| LC no. |
99014697 |
| ISBN |
1555811272 |
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