Publisher's Synopsis
The herpesviruses are arguably the most successful animal viruses, and nearly 100 distinct examples have been described. Currently, a number of active research groups throughout the world are making important contributions concerning the precise molecular nature of herpesvirus transcripts, the proteins they encode, and the viral and host factors responsible for the control of their expression. Herpesvirus Transcription and Its Regulation describes current programs in a number of leading laboratories and emphasizes the research regarding herpes simplex virus type 1, due primarily to its importance in herpesvirus research. However, several other well-characterized herpesviruses are also described. New research areas covered include molecular analyses of herpesvirus regulatory functions and herpes simplex virus latent phase gene expression. This volume is a timely guide for established research workers and advanced students currently engaged in research on animal virology, viral pathogenesis, and virus-host interactions.
