Phrases with «prion infection»

"Prion infection" refers to a type of illness caused by misfolded proteins called prions. These abnormal proteins can infect the brain, leading to various diseases, including Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. Unlike other infections caused by viruses or bacteria, prion infections are caused by these misfolded proteins that can interfere with normal brain function. Full definition

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The duo admits they have little evidence to back up their proposal, but they point to studies in their lab on mice, which were altered to be susceptible to both BSE and scrapie prion infection. (sciencemag.org)
But the evidence for tonsil accumulation is much stronger, says Collinge: «In our experience, the appendix is a much less sensitive indicator of vCJD prion infection than tonsils.» (newscientist.com)
Classic prion infections, such as Creutzfeldt - Jakob disease, are fatal. (sciencenews.org)
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