Viral Genome Methods

Molecular biology and genetics techniques now dominate viral research in attempts to cure diseases such as AIDS. Viral Genome Methods is a practical guide to the newest molecular techniques, providing step-by-step protocols to be used in the laboratory. Recognized authorities and pioneers in viral research pass on their expertise to you. Retroviruses/HIV/RNA VirusesRetrovirus-Mediated Gene TransferMethods for Studying Genetic Variation of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)Methods for HIV/SIV Gene AnalysisAnalysis of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Reverse Transcriptase FunctionTat Activation Studies: Use of a Reporter Cell LineCharacterization of HIV Nef Cell-Specific EffectsDetection, Quantitation, and Characterization of Human RetrovirusesQuantitative Methods to Monitor Viral Load in Simian Immunodeficiency Virus InfectionsUsing Molecular Genetics to Probe the Immune Response to Vesicular Stomatitis VirusDNA VirusesTransient Genetic Approaches to Studying Multifactor Processes in Complex DNA VirusesEpstein-Barr Virus: Gene Expression and RegulationFunctional Analysis of the Herpes Simplex Virus DNA PolymeraseMolecular Genetics of Adeno-Associated VirusReconstitution of Adenovirus DNA Replication with Purified Replication ProteinsNTI Copy