Papillomaviruses and Human Cancer

by Herbert Pfister

Overview

This volume gives special reference to papillomaviruses in benign precursor lesions related to genital tumors, plus it provides a basis for a more reproducible evaluation of the pathology of papillomavirus-induced lesions. It deals with the molecular biology of papillomaviruses as it relates to our understanding of viral cell transformation and malignant conversion. Written in a comprehensive, easy-to-read format, this book covers points of medical interest such as diagnosis, therapy, and prospects for vaccination. This fascinating text provides current, state-of-the-art practices for immediate and future medical research. Virologists, microbiologists, and cancer researchers will find this work interesting and resourceful.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781040290170
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	12/20/2024
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	272
File size:	9 MB

Table of Contents

General Introduction to Papillomaviruses. Association of Human Papillomavirus with Benign, Premalignant and Malignant Anogenital Lesions. Human Papillomaviruses in Skin Carcinomas. Papillomaviruses and Human Cancer. Bovine Papillomavirus Type 1 Transcription. The Genetics of Bovine Papillomavirus Type 1. Cell Transformation by Human Papillomaviruses. State of Viral DNA and Gene Expression in Benign vs. Malignant Tumors. Papillomavirus Genomes: Sequence Analysis Related to Functional Aspects. Therapy of Papillomavirus Induced Lesions. Detection of Human Papillomavirus Infection and Prospects for Diagnostics. Immunobiology of Papillomaviruses and Prospects for Vaccination. Index.