Practical Molecular Virology Book

Mary K. L. Collins has assembled in Practical Molecular Virology a vanguard collection of readily repeatable methods for gene transfer and expression using a variety of recombinant viral vectors.

In keeping with the established tradition of the series, each technique is presented in an easy-to-follow format designed to work for the novice as well as the seasoned expert. Chapters cover: • life cycles of specific retroviruses and how recombinant vectors are constructed • PCR techniques • poliovirus vectors • herpesvirus vectors • syncytial assays • cell lineage studies • baculovirus and adenovirus vectors • SV40 and EBV vectors • viruses in gene transfer to eukaryotic cells

The wealth of material devoted to recombinant retroviral methods and their applications make Practical Molecular Virology and extremely timely volume, one that will find widespread use throughout biological and biomedical research.

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For research workers, to aid in the selection of appropriate viral vectors for particular applications, and to provide basic protocols for their construction. The first chapter describes viral life cycles and explains how they can be adapted to allow construction of recombinant vectors. Subsequent chapters deal with methods for producing and characterizing recombinant viruses. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)