| Gene Therapy for Viral Infections Contributor(s): Arbuthnot, Patrick (Author) |
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ISBN: 0124105181 ISBN-13: 9780124105188 Publisher: Academic Press OUR PRICE: $142.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Life Sciences - Microbiology - Medical | Infectious Diseases - Science | Life Sciences - Genetics & Genomics |
| Dewey: 616.910 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 7.6" W x 9.3" (2.30 lbs) 392 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Gene Therapy for Viral Infections provides a comprehensive review of the broader field of nucleic acid and its use in treating viral infections. The text bridges the gap between basic science and important clinical applications of the technology, providing a systematic, integrated review of the advances in nucleic acid-based antiviral drugs and the potential advantages of new technologies over current treatment options. Coverage begins with the fundamentals, exploring varying topics, including harnessing RNAi to silence viral gene expression, antiviral gene editing, viral gene therapy vectors, and non-viral vectors. Subsequent sections include detailed coverage of the developing use of gene therapy for the treatment of specific infections, the principles of rational design of antivirals, and the hurdles that currently face the further advancement of gene therapy technology. |