Rhinoviruses: Methods and Protocols highlights the numerous molecular cellular and in vivo
tools now available to conduct human rhinovirus (HRV) research in an effort to increase
understanding of the clinical disease caused by HRVs as well as the functions of its individual
proteins and its replication. Human rhinoviruses are the major cause of common colds as well as
being more recently recognized as the major viral cause of asthma and chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations. The huge advancements in technical applications of
biophysics and improvements in high-end imaging techniques have also had implications for HRV
research among other infectious diseases. Written in the successful Methods in Molecular
Biology series format chapters include introductions to their respective topics lists of the
necessary materials and reagents step-by-step readily reproducible protocols and notes on
troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and easily accessible Rhinoviruses:
Methods and Protocols seeks to serve both professionals and novices with the latest technical
advances in HRV research to ultimately enable the development of therapeutic approaches to
combat HRV and most importantly its pathogenic effects in asthma exacerbation.
