Prion protein reduces both oxidative and non-oxidative copper toxicity.

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The prion protein is a membrane tethered glycoprotein that binds copper. Conversion to an abnormal isoform is associated with neurodegenerative diseases known as prion diseases. Expression of the prion protein has been suggested to prevent cell death caused by oxidative stress. Using cell based models we investigated the potential of the prion protein to protect against copper toxicity. Although prion protein...

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