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Phrases with «human prion»

"human prion" refers to a type of protein that can cause diseases in the human brain. Prion diseases are rare and can be deadly, affecting how the brain functions. These proteins can become misfolded and cause other healthy proteins to also misfold, leading to damage and deterioration of the brain. Full definition

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Sentences with «human prion»

  • Acquire tissue samples and clinical information from as many cases of human prion disease occurring in the United States as possible in order to help monitor the possible occurrence of variant CJD (vCJD) in the USA. (case.edu)
  • «Small loop in human prion protein prevents chronic wasting disease.» (sciencedaily.com)
  • Developing the capability to experiment with prions in bacteria could help to reveal more about the behavior of human prions, which may be linked to diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, says Jeffrey Roberts, a molecular biologist at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. (scientificamerican.com)
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