1st Edition

Genetically Engineered Viruses Development and Applications

Edited By Dr Eddie Blair, Dr Chris J A Ring Copyright 2000
    296 Pages
    by Garland Science

    This book combines an up-to-date summary of how best to genetically engineer viruses with an overview of basic virology. This unique combination makes it an invaluable research tool for virologists and molecular biologists seeking to exploit viruses for a range of applications. Written by highly respected authors, the book also provides comparisons to and guidelines for the use of viruses in difference applications.

    1. Introduction: Viruses as Vehicles and Expressions of Genetic Material. 2. Prokaryotic Viruses. 3. Insect Viruses. 4. Plant Viruses. 5. Mammalian Expression Systems and Vaccination. 6. Genetic Engineering of Animal DNA Viruses in Order to Study and Modify Pathogenesis. 7. Genetic Engineering of Animal MA Viruses in Order to study and Modify Pathogenesis. 8. Therapeutic Applications of Viral Vectors. 9. The Safety of Work with Genetically Modified Viruses.

    Biography

    Blair, Dr Eddie; Ring, Dr Chris J A

    'This is a highly respectable and thoughtful collection of reviews. This book will be valuable to a wide range of postgraduate students and research scientists and is highly recommended.' - Microbiology Today