Human prion precursor protein, molecular model showing secondary structure. The human prion protein (hPrP) is a prion precursor. Prions are abnormal p

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Human prion precursor protein, molecular model showing secondary structure. The human prion protein (hPrP) is a prion precursor. Prions are abnormal proteins that are the cause of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs) such as BSE in cows, scrapie in sheep and CJD in humans.

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