Papillomaviruses and Human Cancer / Edition 1

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:	9780849358609
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	04/05/1990
Pages:	272
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.69(d)

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.