Malignant Transformation by DNA Viruses
Author | : Walter Doerfler |
Publisher | : Wiley-Blackwell |
Total Pages | : 237 |
Release | : 1992-09-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 3527284540 |
ISBN-13 | : 9783527284542 |
Rating | : 4/5 (40 Downloads) |
Download or read book Malignant Transformation by DNA Viruses written by Walter Doerfler and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 1992-09-01 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An unusual compilation of experience and expertise. International experts in the field contribute chapters to this book drawn from their long-year experience in DNA tumor viruses and viral oncology. Treatment is comprehensive, covering the major groups of transforming DNA viruses: * SV40 * Polyomaviruses * Adenoviruses * Hepatitis B virus * Herpesviruses * Papillomaviruses. The authors show how viruses are pliable tools in work on cell transformation. Researchers will benefit from the realistic appraisal of the current situation and from the pragmatic analysis of the possibilities and requirements for future research. Contributing authors are: B. Biesinger (FRG), F. Cuzin (F), W. Doerfler (FRG), A.J. van der Eb (NL), E. Fanning (FRG), B. Fleckenstein (FRG), H. zur Hausen (FRG), N.C. Jones (UK), R. Koshy (UK), J.K. McDougall (USA), M. Oren (IL), A. Zantema (NL)