Principles of virology
By: S.J. Flint ... [et al.].
Contributors: Flint, S. Jane.; American Society for Microbiology.
Edition: 3rd ed.
Publisher: ASM Press
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Washington, DC
Language: eng
Number of pages: 567
ISBN-13: 9781555814434; 9781555814793; 9781555814809
Subjects: Virology; Viruses; Genetics, Microbial; Molecular Biology; Virology -- methods
Description: These volumes are completely revised and updated to reflect important advances in the field. The textbook continues to fill the gap between introductory texts and advanced reviews of major virus families. These two volumes provide upper-level undergraduates, graduate students, and medical students with a state-of-the-art introduction to all aspects of virology. The third edition retains the essential organization and much-praised features of the first two editions. The two books focus on concepts and principles and together present a comprehensive treatment from molecular biology to pathogenesis and control of viral infections. Written in an engaging style and generously illustrated with over 600 full-color illustrations, these accessible volumes offer detailed examples to illustrate common principles, specific strategies to ensure replication and propagation of viruses, and a crucial overview of the current state of research in virology. The two volumes are divided into chap.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: v. 1. Molecular biology; title: v. 2. Pathogenesis and control.; title: Foundations; title: The infectious cycle; title: Genomes and genetics; title: Structure; title: Attachment and entry; title: Synthesis of RNA from RNA templates; title: Reverse transcription and integration; title: Transcription of DNA templates; title: Replication of DNA genomes; title: Processing of viral RNA; title: Control of translation; title: Intracellular trafficking; title: Assembly, exit, and maturation.