Phrases with «prion»

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A prion is a small, unusual protein that can cause diseases in animals and humans. Unlike other diseases, prion diseases can spread by infecting healthy proteins and changing their shape, which can lead to the destruction of brain tissue and various symptoms. Full definition

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Noun + «prion»

Sentences with «prion»

  • This image was then analyzed using voxel analysis to determine the number of fluorescently labeled pixels, and thus, the level of prion protein at the cell surface. (jnanobiotechnology.biomedcentral.com)
  • The pathological processes in these diseases resembles prion diseases in mammal brains. (sciencedaily.com)
  • While the most common cause of prion diseases in humans is consuming infected meat, some can be inherited or occur spontaneously. (sciencedaily.com)
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