Arenaviruses I The Epidemiology, Molecular and Cell Biology of Arenaviruses

Since the subject of arenaviruses was visited by Current Topics in Microbiology and Immunology 14 years ago, enormous advances have been made in this area. The receptor for several arenaviruses, alpha-dystroglycan, was identified, the replication strategy of these viruses was decoded, and applicatio...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Oldstone, M.B.A. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 2002, 2002
Edition:1st ed. 2002
Series:Current Topics in Microbiology and Immunology
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • List of Contents
  • Molecular Phylogeny of the Arenaviruses
  • Mammalian Reservoirs of Arenaviruses
  • Human Infection with Arenaviruses in the Americas
  • Lassa Fever
  • Receptor Structure, Binding, and Cell Entry of Arenaviruses
  • Arenaviruses: Genomic RNAs, Transcription, and Replication
  • Arenaviruses: Protein Structure and Function
  • Reverse Genetics of Arenaviruses