Scrapie.

doi:10.1007/BF02915795

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Scrapie.

Molecular biotechnology - 1 Jun 1998

Hunter N

Abstract excerpt

Scrapie and other transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs) are characterized by similar pathology, biochemistry and genetics. The PrP protein and its conversion to the disease-related isoform, PrPSC, are crucial for the development of all TSEs. Although scrapie is more often studied in la...

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Animals
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Humans
Prions
Scrapie

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