Alphaviruses: Current Biology

Alphaviruses: Current Biology, 1 is a comprehensive biology reference published by Other Publisher. Description by Suresh Mahalingam Alphaviruses comprise a fascinating group of small, enveloped single-stranded positive-sense RNA viruses. They are usually transmitted by arthropod vectors (usually mosquitoes).

Key Features

- Alphaviruses comprise a fascinating group of small, enveloped single-stranded positive-sense RNA viruses
- They are usually transmitted by arthropod vectors (usually mosquitoes)
- Of the thirty known species, eight are important human pathogens (e.g
- Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus) whilst one, salmonid alphavirus, is of economic importance to the farmed fish industry
- Due to their small size alphaviruses have historically been utilised as model systems for the analysis of viral pathogenesis
- Understanding alphavirus molecular biology, pathogenesis and host interactions are key areas of research that have applications not only in disease prevention but also in…
- Semliki Forest virus, as efficient gene therapy and/or vaccine delivery vehicles

Product Details

Publisher: Other Publisher
Edition: 1
File Size: 100 MB
ISBN: 9781910190159