Viral DNA Transcription and Replication
Welcome and Course Overview
- Author & Instructor: Dr. Fred Krebs, Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology & Immunology, Drexel University College of Medicine.
- Courses: MIIM-512: Molecular Pathogenesis I (Viral Pathogenesis) & MIIM-540: Viruses and Viral Infections.
- Copyright: © 2024 by Drexel University.
- Topic Title: Viral DNA Transcription and Replication.
- Topic Organization (5 Sections):
- Introduction
- Transcription from DNA Genomes
- Viral Transcriptional Strategies
- Replication of Viral DNA: Mechanisms
- Viral DNA Replication: Quantity and Quality
- Objective: This topic shifts focus from RNA viruses (covered previously) to DNA viruses, examining mRNA transcription for viral proteins, cellular and viral contributions to this process, and strategies for viral DNA genome replication.
- Completion Steps:
- Read carefully and take notes.
- Play available videos/audio recordings (if applicable).
- Complete