Main description:

Gene Therapy for Viral Infections provides a comprehensive review of the broader field of nucleic acid and its use in treating viral infections. The text bridges the gap between basic science and important clinical applications of the technology, providing a systematic, integrated review of the advances in nucleic acid-based antiviral drugs and the potential advantages of new technologies over current treatment options.

Coverage begins with the fundamentals, exploring varying topics, including harnessing RNAi to silence viral gene expression, antiviral gene editing, viral gene therapy vectors, and non-viral vectors.

Subsequent sections include detailed coverage of the developing use of gene therapy for the treatment of specific infections, the principles of rational design of antivirals, and the hurdles that currently face the further advancement of gene therapy technology.

Contents:

1. Essentials of Gene Therapy for Viral infections 2. Harnessing RNAi to silence Viral Gene Expression 3. Antiviral sequence-specific DNA binding proteins 4. Viral Gene Therapy Vectors 5. Nonviral vectors 6. Gene therapy for HBV infection 7. Gene therapy for HCV infection 8. Gene therapy for HIV infection 9. Gene therapy for respiratory and other viral infections 10. Gene therapy for hemorrhagic fever viruses 11. Gene transfer for vaccination against viral infection 12. Conclusion