Victor Romanowski <br/><br/>
Viral Genomes - Molecular Structure, Diversity, Gene Expression Mechanisms and Host-Virus Interactions 

 -  IntechOpen  2012 
 - 1 electronic resource (316 p.) 
<br/><br/> Open Access 
<br/><br/> Viruses are small infectious agents that can replicate only inside the living cells of susceptible organisms. The understanding of the molecular events underlying the infectious process has been of central interest to improve strategies aimed at combating viral diseases of medical, veterinary and agricultural importance. Some of the viruses cause dreadful diseases, while others are also of interest as tools for gene transduction and expression and in non-poluting insect pest management strategies. The contributions in this book provide the reader with a perspective on the wide spectrum of virus-host systems. They are organized in sections based on the major topics covered: viral genomes organization, regulation of replication and gene expression, genome diversity and evolution, virus-host interactions, including clinically relevant features. The chapters also cover a wide range of technical approaches, including high throughput methods to assess genome variation or stability. This book should appeal to all those interested in fundamental and applied aspects of virology. 
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<br/><br/><br/>English 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>1346 9789535100980 
<br/><br/><label>Standard No.: </label>10.5772/1346  doi 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Index Terms: </label>Life Sciences Human Genetics Molecular Genetics Genetics and Molecular Biology Biochemistry