Medical Virology: From Pathogenesis to Disease Control

Chandra, Pranjal; Roy, Sharmili

This book provides fundamental information on various techniques for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 including reverse transcriptase (RT) PCR, loop-mediated isothermal amplification, immunodiagnostic tests, and CRISPR-Cas. It reviews various testing kits and detection methodologies that are currently being used for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 and examines strategies for the post-treatment detection and monitoring of SARS-CoV-2. Further, it assesses the diagnostic potential of several SARS-CoV-2 proteins; and analyzes their structural determinants and immunogenicity.

In turn, the book evaluates the potential of CRISPR-Cas 12-based assays for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 using RNA extracted from patients. Lastly, it discusses the use of miniaturized biosensors for the detection of other types of coronavirus.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2020-12-05

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9789811560057

DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-6006-4

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 199