Cell biology of herpes viruses /

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Imprint:Cham, Switzerland : Springer, 2017.
Description:1 online resource : illustrations
Language:English
Series:Advances in anatomy, embryology and cell biology, 0301-5556 ; 223
Advances in anatomy, embryology, and cell biology ; 223.
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11274117
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Other authors / contributors:Osterrieder, Klaus, editor.
ISBN:9783319531687
3319531689
9783319531670
3319531670
Digital file characteristics:text file PDF
Notes:Includes bibliographical references.
Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed May 31, 2017).
Summary:Herpes viruses are widely distributed in nature, causing disease in organisms as diverse as bivalves and primates, including humans. Each virus appears to have established a long-standing relationship with its host, and the viruses have the ability to manipulate and control the metabolism of host cells, as well as innate and adaptive antiviral immune responses. Herpes viruses maintain themselves within hosts in a latent state resulting in virus persistence for years? usually for the life span of the hosts. Herpes viruses comprise a large number of pathogens with diverse cellular targets and biological consequences of infection. What they have in common is their structure and the fact that they establish a dormant (latent) infection in their hosts that usually persists for life. The reviews here will highlight the general principles of herpes virus infection, with equal attention to overall principle and important difference. Also, the cell type- and life-style dependent differences in the establishment and maintenance of virus persistence will be covered.
Other form:Printed edition: 9783319531670
Standard no.:10.1007/978-3-319-53168-7