Viral Mutations Impact
Samuel Livingston
Traduttore A AI
Casa editrice: Publifye
Sinossi
Viral Mutations Impact explores the crucial intersection of viral evolution and treatment strategies, revealing how viral mutations frequently compromise antiviral drugs and vaccines. This book highlights the necessity of understanding viral mutation mechanisms, surveillance, and predictive modeling for creating robust treatments. Did you know that viruses like HIV can evolve resistance to multiple drugs, showcasing the relentless adaptability of these pathogens? The book begins with viral genetics and evolutionary biology, providing context with examples from influenza, HIV, and SARS-CoV-2. It then dissects drug resistance, referencing Tamiflu-resistant influenza and multi-drug resistant HIV, including the molecular basis of vaccine escape. Understanding these processes is vital because viruses can alter their surface proteins to evade antibodies generated by vaccinations. The book advocates for a forward-thinking approach integrating evolutionary principles into antiviral drug and vaccine development through drug target selection and real-time surveillance. Computational modeling and AI are useful in predicting viral evolution. By combining virology, biology, life sciences, pharmacology, and immunology, the book provides a pragmatic understanding of applying scientific advancements to manage viral diseases.
Disponibile da: 27/02/2025.
Lunghezza di stampa: 73 pagine.
