New Concepts of Antiviral Therapy

by Andreas Holzenburg and Elke Bogner

Book Overview

Antiviral drugs are vital, but imperfect tools for treatment and prevention of viral infections. Undesirable effects, from drug resistant viruses to low oral bioavailability, toxicity and severe side effects limit clinical usefulness. All these issues drive the need for improved antiviral strategies. This book offers an up-to-date review of new drugs and targets, novel modes of action, vector-based treatments and even the blocking of defined genes...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1441940499
• ISBN13: 9781441940490
• Release Date: October 2010
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 538 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.2" x 9.4"