Ebook: Viruses and Human Cancer: From Basic Science to Clinical Prevention

Research on oncogenic viruses and related human cancers has advanced rapidly in the past decade. Most articles, however, focus on a specific oncogenic virus and cancer. There is consequently a need for a comprehensive, up-to-date monograph that offers broad and integrated knowledge. Viruses and Human Cancer – From Basic Science to Clinical Prevention is designed to meet this need by providing an advanced overview on the basic and clinical aspects of oncogenic viruses and the human cancers that they cause. Virology, virus-induced inflammation and tissue injuries, oncogenic mechanisms, epidemiology, and current and emerging preventive and therapeutic strategies are all discussed in detail. In addition, the book covers the individual aspects of seven oncogenic viruses, i.e., hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, human papilloma virus, Epstein-Barr virus, human T-cell lymphotropic virus, Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpes virus, and Merkel cell polyomavirus, and the related human cancers.

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Research on oncogenic viruses and related human cancers has advanced rapidly in the past decade. Most articles, however, focus on a specific oncogenic virus and cancer. There is consequently a need for a comprehensive, up-to-date monograph that offers broad and integrated knowledge. Viruses and Human Cancer – From Basic Science to Clinical Prevention is designed to meet this need by providing an advanced overview on the basic and clinical aspects of oncogenic viruses and the human cancers that they cause.

Virology, virus-induced inflammation and tissue injuries, oncogenic mechanisms, epidemiology, and current and emerging preventive and therapeutic strategies are all discussed in detail. In addition, the book covers the individual aspects of seven oncogenic viruses, i.e., hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, human papilloma virus, Epstein-Barr virus, human T-cell lymphotropic virus, Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpes virus, and Merkel cell polyomavirus, and the related human cancers. The susceptibility of high-risk hosts such as transplantation recipients is also addressed, and new vaccine developments are described.

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Research on oncogenic viruses and related human cancers has advanced rapidly in the past decade. Most articles, however, focus on a specific oncogenic virus and cancer. There is consequently a need for a comprehensive, up-to-date monograph that offers broad and integrated knowledge. Viruses and Human Cancer – From Basic Science to Clinical Prevention is designed to meet this need by providing an advanced overview on the basic and clinical aspects of oncogenic viruses and the human cancers that they cause.

Virology, virus-induced inflammation and tissue injuries, oncogenic mechanisms, epidemiology, and current and emerging preventive and therapeutic strategies are all discussed in detail. In addition, the book covers the individual aspects of seven oncogenic viruses, i.e., hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, human papilloma virus, Epstein-Barr virus, human T-cell lymphotropic virus, Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpes virus, and Merkel cell polyomavirus, and the related human cancers. The susceptibility of high-risk hosts such as transplantation recipients is also addressed, and new vaccine developments are described.

Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-viii
Virus Infection and Human Cancer: An Overview....Pages 1-10
Epidemiology of Virus Infection and Human Cancer....Pages 11-32
Virus Infection, Inflammation and Prevention of Cancer....Pages 33-58
The Oncogenic Role of Hepatitis B Virus....Pages 59-74
Prevention of Hepatitis B Virus Infection and Liver Cancer....Pages 75-95
The Oncogenic Role of Hepatitis C Virus....Pages 97-111
Prevention of Hepatitis C Virus Infection and Liver Cancer....Pages 113-133
The Role of Human Papillomaviruses in Oncogenesis....Pages 135-148
Control of HPV Infection and Related Cancer Through Vaccination....Pages 149-171
Prevention and Treatment for Epstein–Barr Virus Infection and Related Cancers....Pages 173-190
HTLV-1 and Leukemogenesis: Virus–Cell Interactions in the Development of Adult T-Cell Leukemia....Pages 191-210
Prevention of Human T-Cell Lymphotropic Virus Type 1 Infection and Adult T-Cell Leukemia/Lymphoma....Pages 211-225
Molecular Biology of Human Herpesvirus 8: Novel Functions and Virus–Host Interactions Implicated in Viral Pathogenesis and Replication....Pages 227-268
Anti-Viral Treatment and Cancer Control....Pages 269-290