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Advances in Virus Research

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Table of contents
  • Copyright Pageiv
  • Contentsv
  • Chapter 1. Varicella Virus–Mononuclear Cell Interaction1
  • I. Introduction2
  • II. Varicella3
  • III. Zoster6
  • IV. Postherpetic Neuralgia7
  • V. Zoster Sine Herpete7
  • VI. Subclinical Reactivation9
  • VII. Simian Varicella Virus Infection in Nonhuman Primates9
  • VIII. Infection of Mononuclear Cells in Vitro11
  • IX. Concluding Remarks13
  • References14
  • Chapter 2. Evolution of Cell Recognition by Viruses: A Source of Biological Novelty with Medical Imp19
  • I. Introduction19
  • II. Basic Concepts of Virus Evolution21
  • III. Nature of Viral Receptors27
  • IV. Quasispecies and Shifts in Receptor Usage52
  • V. Biological Implications of Modifications in Receptor Usage62
  • VI. Conclusions and Overview74
  • References76
  • Chapter 3. Infectious Pancreatic Necrosis Virus: Biology, Pathogenesis, and Diagnostic Methods113
  • I. Introduction113
  • II. Biology of Infectious Pancreatic Necrosis (IPN) Virus115
  • III. Infectious Pancreatic Necrosis Disease125
  • IV. Diagnostic Methods138
  • V. Future Research151
  • References151
  • Chapter 4. Structures of Picorna-like Plant Viruses: Implications and Applications167
  • I. Introduction167
  • II. Background168
  • III. Cowpea Mosaic Virus (CPMV): The Type Member of Comoviruses171
  • IV. Assembly-Dependent Folding of Protein and RNA in Bean Pod Mottle Virus205
  • V. Red Clover Mottle Virus (RCMV): A Variation to CPMV213
  • VI. Tobacco Ringspot Virus: A Downstream Link in Evolution221
  • VII. Virus as Nanomaterials: Development of Addressable, Self-Organizing Nanoblocks with CPMV226
  • References234
  • Chapter 5. Cucumoviruses241
  • I. Introduction242
  • II. Particle and Genome Structure244
  • III. Protein Functions250
  • IV. Replication and Gene Expression257
  • V. Virus Movement262
  • VI. Resistance and Host Responses272
  • VII. Variability and Evolution284
  • VIII. Satellite RNA290
  • IX. Synergy with Other Viruses295
  • X. Future Prospects299
  • References300
  • Chapter 6. Coevolution of Viruses with Hosts and Vectors and Possible Paleontology325
  • I. Introduction326
  • II. Paleontology of Hosts Involved in Virus Evolution333
  • III. Virus Origins and Evolution339
  • IV. Virus–Host–Vector Coevolution352
  • V. Coevolution of Viruses and Hosts since Human Appearance364
  • VI. Discussion and Further Perspectives368
  • References369
  • Index381
  • Color Plates SectionPlate1
Book details
  • Vendor Elsevier S & T
  • SKU 9780120398621
  • ISBN-13 9780080490410

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The Advances in Virus Research series covers a diverse range of in-depth reviews providing a valuable overview of the current field of virology.
This eclectic volume contains six reviews covering topics relating to plant viruses, evolution of viruses with hosts and cell recognition by viruses.

Six Comprehensive Reviews on:

* Varicella Virus - Mononuclear Cell Interaction
* Evolution of Cell Recognition by Viruses: A Source of Biological Novelty with Medical Implications
* Infectious Pancreatic Necrosis Virus: Biology,
Pathogenesis and Diagnostic Methods
* Structures of Picrona-like plant viruses: Implications and Applications
* Cucumoviruses
* Co-Evolution of Viruses with Hosts and Vectors and Possible Paleontology