Comparative Virology

by Karl Maramorosch (Editor), Edouard Kurstak (Editor)

Overview

Comparative Virology provides an integrated comparison of viruses, based on their chemical and morphological characteristics. These descriptions will not only give the reader a background but also a detailed analysis of the various groups. In some instances the groups are still host related, as in the case of bacteriophages and polyhedral insect viruses. In others, for instance in pox viruses, the group comprises viruses of vertebrates and invertebrates. The hosts of the bacilliform Rhabdovirales range from man and other warm-blooded vertebrates through invertebrate animals to plants. A special chapter is devoted to viruses devoid of protein—a group that is of great interest and that has only recently been recognized. Since there is historical and practical interest in écologie groupings, such as arboviruses and oncogenic viruses, chapters on such groups have also been included. The book opens with a discussion on the classification of viruses. Chapters dealing with DNA viruses and RNA viruses follow, and the ecologically and disease-oriented groups complete the volume. It is hoped that ""Comparative Virology"" will help bring unity to the science of virology through the comparative approach that is not dependent on virus-host interactions. The combined efforts of eminent contributors to discuss and evaluate new information will hopefully benefit all who are interested in virology

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781483269696
Publisher:	Elsevier Science & Technology Books
Publication date:	06/28/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	600
File size:	25 MB
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About the Author

Professor Karl Maramorosch works at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, USA.

Table of Contents

List of ContributorsPrefaceChapter 1. Remarks on the Classification of Viruses I. Introduction II. The LHT System III. Pros and Cons of the LHT System IV. Phanerogram, Cryptogram, and Gymnogram V. Evaluation of Characteristics VI. Categories and Taxons; Nomenclature VII. Lanni's System VIII. Bellett's System IX. Miscellaneous Remarks X. Gibbs' Classification XI. Classification of the Classifications XII. Conclusions ReferencesChapter 2. Small DNA Viruses I. Introduction II. Classification and Nomenclature: General Considerations III. Specific Properties of Various Parvoviruses and Parvovirus Candidates IV. Discussion and Conclusions ReferencesChapter 5. The Papovavirus Group I. Introduction II. Biology of Papovaviruses III. Chemical Composition of SV40 and Polyoma Virus IV. The Structure of the Papovaviruses ReferencesChapter 4. Adenoviruses I. Introduction II. Definition of an Adenovirus III. Summary of Identified Adenoviruses V. Structural Characteristics of Virions and Virion Components of Adenoviruses V. Hemagglutinating Activity of Adenoviruses : Association with Virus Products VI. Comparison of Immunological Characteristics of Adenovirus-Specific Proteins VII. Some Aspects on Adenovirus-Cell Interactions; Cytopathology, Lytic, and Nonlytic Multiplication VIII. Concluding Remarks ReferencesChapter 5. Herpesviruses: Current Information on the Composition and Structure I. Introduction II. Chemical Composition of the Herpesvirion III. The Architecture of the Herpesvirion IV. Conclusions ReferencesChapter 6. Comparative Observations on Poxviruses of Invertebrates and Vertebrates I. Introduction II. Comparative Observations on the Structure and Composition of Poxviruses III. The Replicative Cycle IV. Detailed Comparisons of Insect Poxviruses ReferencesChapter 7. A Comparative Study of the Structure and Biological Properties of Bacteriophages I. Introduction II. Morphology of Bacteriophages III. Bacteriophage Nucleic Acids IV. The Infective Cycle of Bacteriophages V. Host Ranges of Bacteriophages VI. Bacteriophages as Antigens VII. The Taxonomy of Bacteriophages VIII. The Comparison of Bacteriophages with Bacteriocins and Related Entities IX. Extrachromosomal Elements X. The Origin and Evolution of Bacteriophages References Chapter 8. Picornaviral Architecture I. Classification II. Morphology III. Physicochemical Properties IV. Antigens and Viral Derivatives V. Structure of the Virion VI. Biosynthesis and Assembly VII. Conclusion References Chapter 9. Arboviruses: Incorporation in a General System of Virus Classification I. Introduction II. Arboviruses III. Properties of the Virions IV. Arboviruses in a General System of Classification V. Conclusions ReferencesChapter 10, Comparative Properties of Rod-Shaped Viruses I. Introduction II. Rigidoviridales III. Flexiviridales IV. Alfalfa Mosaic Virus V. Conclusion ReferencesChapter 11, Bullet-Shaped Viruses I. Introduction II. Structure III. Biochemical and Biophysical Properties IV. Antigenic Properties V. Morphogenesis VI. Summary ReferencesChapter 12, Structure and Transcription of the Genomes of Double-Stranded RNA Viruses I. Structure of the Reovirus Genome II. Transcription of the Reovirus Genome III. Biological Significance of a Segmented Genome ReferencesChapter 13, The Structure and Assembly of Influenza and Parainfluenza Viruses I. Introduction II. Structure of Influenza Viruses III. Structure of Parainfluenza Viruses IV. The Assembly Process V. Other Enveloped Viruses with Helical Nucleocapsids VI. Summary and Conclusions ReferencesChapter 14.