Fifty international university-, laboratory-, and industry-based researchers contribute 20 chapters reviewing the latest findings in antiviral drug research. Included are chapters covering a specific viral target and discussing inhibitor discovery, mechanism of action, and resistance; HIV papers focusing on a single virus replication cycle; and essays on medically important viruses, discussing multiple viral targets. While the majority of the chapters take a more clinically-oriented approach, two cover antiviral aspects associated with host innate immunity pathways. All chapters include reflections on future developments in antiviral research for the specific topic, and the concluding paper considers general future directions in antiviral research as a whole. Illustrated with b&w diagrams, tables, and charts, and 29 color plates. For virologists, biochemists, pharmaceutical chemists, and other investigators. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)