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Review on PRNP genetics and susceptibility to chronic wasting disease of Cervidae.
Veterinary research - 7 Oct 2021
Moazami-Goudarzi Katayoun, Andréoletti Olivier, Vilotte Jean-Luc, Béringue Vincent
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To date, chronic wasting disease (CWD) is the most infectious form of prion disease affecting several captive, free ranging and wild cervid species. Responsible for marked population declines in North America, its geographical spread is now becoming a major concern in Europe. Polymorphisms in the prion protein gene (PRNP) are an important factor influencing the susceptibility to prions and their rate of...
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