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Gerstmann-Sträussler-Scheinker: a new phenotype with 'curly' PrP deposits.
Journal of neuropathology and experimental neurology - 1 Jul 2006
Colucci Monica, Moleres Francisco J, Xie Zhi-Liang, Ray-Chaudhury Abhik, Gutti Sujata, Butefisch Cathrin M, Cervenakova Larisa, Wang Wen, Goldfarb Lev G, Kong Qingzhong, Ghetti Bernardino, Chen Shu G, Gambetti Pierluigi
Abstract excerpt
Gerstmann-Sträussler-Scheinker (GSS) is a hereditary prion disease typically associated with prion protein (PrP)-containing plaques. The protease-resistant, scrapie PrP (PrPSc) is represented by internal fragments, whereas the C-terminal fragments associated with the other prion diseases are generally underrepresented. Different histopathologic and PrPSc features associated with at least 13 PrP gene (PRNP)...
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