Antiviral Adaptive Immunity and Viral Immune Evasion

This detailed volume collects cutting-edge experimental protocols and methodological approaches for studying the dynamic interplay between viruses and the host immune system. The book covers a wide range of subjects, including assays to dissect T- and B-cell responses, techniques for analyzing viral escape mutations, and tools to study immune modulation by viral proteins. Written for the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step and readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips for troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and practical, Antiviral Adaptive Immunity and Viral Immune Evasion serves not only as a practical guide but also as an inspiration for new lines of inquiry into the complex mechanisms of viral immunity and evasion.