Principles of molecular virology
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Bibliographic Information
Principles of molecular virology
Academic Press, c2001
3rd ed.
- : standard edition
- : instructors' edition
- : standard CD-ROM
- : instructors' CD-ROM
Available at 15 libraries
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University Library for Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo講座
: standard edition5010113487
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Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology Library, Fuchu Library
: standard edition49110463702
Description and Table of Contents
- Volume
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: standard edition ISBN 9780121585334
Description
Principles of Molecular Virology, Third Edition provides an essential introduction to modern virology in a clear and concise manner. It is a highly enjoyable and readable text with numerous illustrations that enhance the reader's understanding of important principles. This edition has been updated and revised with new figures and text.
Table of Contents
Preface to the third edition.
Preface to the second edition.
Preface to the first edition.
Introduction:
Viruses are Distinct from Living Organisms.
The History of Virology.
Living Host Systems.
Cell Culture Methods.
Serological/Immunological Methods.
Ultrastructural Studies.
'Molecular Biology.'
Further Reading.
Self-Assessment Questions.
Particles:
The Function and Formation of Virus Particles.
Capsid Symmetry and Virus Architecture.
Enveloped Viruses.
Complex Virus Structures.
Protein-Nucleic Acid Interactions and Genome Packaging.
Virus Receptors -- Recognition and Binding.
Other Interactions of the Virus Capsid with the Host Cell.
Summary.
Further Reading
Self-Assessment Questions.
Genomes:
The Structure and Complexity of virus Genomes.
Molecular Genetics.
Virus Mutants.
Genetic Interactions between Viruses.
Non-genetic Interactions between Viruses.
'Large' DNA Genomes.
'Small' DNA Genomes.
Positive-Strand RNA Viruses.
Negative-Strand RNA Viruses.
Segmented and Multipartite Virus Genomes.
Reverse Transcription and Transposition.
Evolution and Epidemiology.
Summary.
Further Reading.
Self-Assessment Questions.
Replication:
Overview of Virus Replication.
Investigation of Virus Replication.
The Replication Cycle.
Summary.
Further Reading.
Self-Assessment Questions.
Expression:
Expression of Genetic Information.
Control of Prokaryote Gene Expression.
Control of Expression in Bacteriophagel.
Control of Eukaryote Gene Expression.
Genome Coding Strategies.
Transcriptional Control of Expression.
Post-Transcriptional Control of Expression.
Summary.
Further Reading.
Self-Assessment Questions.
Infection:
Virus Infections of Plants.
Immune Responses to Virus Infections in Animals.
Viruses and Apoptosis.
Interferons
Evasion of Immune Responses by Viruses.
Virus-Host Interactions.
Prevention and Therapy of Virus Infection.
Virus Vectors and Gene Therapy.
Chemotherapy of Virus Infections.
Summary.
Further Reading.
Self-Assessment Questions.
Pathogenesis:
Mechanisms of Cellular Injury.
Viruses and Immunodeficiency.
Virus-Related Diseases.
Bacteriophages and Human Disease.
Cell Transformation by Viruses.
Viruses and Cancer.
New and Emergent Viruses.
Summary.
Further Reading.
Self-Assessment Questions.
Subviral Agents: Genomes Without Viruses, Viruses Without Genomes:
Satellites and Viroids.
Prions.
Summary.
Further Reading.
Self-Assessment Questions.
Appendix 1: Glossary and Abbreviations.
Appendix 2: Classification of Subcellular Infectious Agents.
Appendix 3: The History of Virology
Appendix 4: Answers to Self-Assessment Questions.
Index.
- Volume
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: instructors' edition ISBN 9780121585358
Description
Principles of Molecular Virology, Third Edition provides an essential introduction to modern virology in a clear and concise manner. It is a highly enjoyable and readable text with numerous illustrations that enhance the reader's understanding of important principles. This edition has been updated and revised with new figures and text.
It also includes a CD-ROM with material that complements the text. The CD-ROM includes interactive tutorials, virtual experiments and multiple-choice questions. The Instructor's edition also includes figures from the text and a PowerPoint slide set containing lecture notes.
Table of Contents
Preface to the third edition.
Preface to the second edition.
Preface to the first edition.
Introduction:
Viruses are Distinct from Living Organisms.
The History of Virology.
Living Host Systems.
Cell Culture Methods.
Serological/Immunological Methods.
Ultrastructural Studies.
'Molecular Biology.'
Further Reading.
Self-Assessment Questions.
Particles:
The Function and Formation of Virus Particles.
Capsid Symmetry and Virus Architecture.
Enveloped Viruses.
Complex Virus Structures.
Protein-Nucleic Acid Interactions and Genome Packaging.
Virus Receptors -- Recognition and Binding.
Other Interactions of the Virus Capsid with the Host Cell.
Summary.
Further Reading
Self-Assessment Questions.
Genomes:
The Structure and Complexity of virus Genomes.
Molecular Genetics.
Virus Mutants.
Genetic Interactions between Viruses.
Non-genetic Interactions between Viruses.
'Large' DNA Genomes.
'Small' DNA Genomes.
Positive-Strand RNA Viruses.
Negative-Strand RNA Viruses.
Segmented and Multipartite Virus Genomes.
Reverse Transcription and Transposition.
Evolution and Epidemiology.
Summary.
Further Reading.
Self-Assessment Questions.
Replication:
Overview of Virus Replication.
Investigation of Virus Replication.
The Replication Cycle.
Summary.
Further Reading.
Self-Assessment Questions.
Expression:
Expression of Genetic Information.
Control of Prokaryote Gene Expression.
Control of Expression in Bacteriophagel.
Control of Eukaryote Gene Expression.
Genome Coding Strategies.
Transcriptional Control of Expression.
Post-Transcriptional Control of Expression.
Summary.
Further Reading.
Self-Assessment Questions.
Infection:
Virus Infections of Plants.
Immune Responses to Virus Infections in Animals.
Viruses and Apoptosis.
Interferons
Evasion of Immune Responses by Viruses.
Virus-Host Interactions.
Prevention and Therapy of Virus Infection.
Virus Vectors and Gene Therapy.
Chemotherapy of Virus Infections.
Summary.
Further Reading.
Self-Assessment Questions.
Pathogenesis:
Mechanisms of Cellular Injury.
Viruses and Immunodeficiency.
Virus-Related Diseases.
Bacteriophages and Human Disease.
Cell Transformation by Viruses.
Viruses and Cancer.
New and Emergent Viruses.
Summary.
Further Reading.
Self-Assessment Questions.
Subviral Agents: Genomes Without Viruses, Viruses Without Genomes:
Satellites and Viroids.
Prions.
Summary.
Further Reading.
Self-Assessment Questions.
Appendix 1: Glossary and Abbreviations.
Appendix 2: Classification of Subcellular Infectious Agents.
Appendix 3: The History of Virology
Appendix 4: Answers to Self-Assessment Questions.
Index.
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