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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. biochemical compounds
  3. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  4. proteins
  5. prions
  6. PrPSc proteins
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. biochemical compounds
  3. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  4. proteins
  5. prions
  6. PrPSc proteins

Preferred term

PrPSc proteins

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information Abnormal isoform (PrPSc) of prions resulting from a posttranslational modification of the cellular prion protein (PrPC protein). PrPSc proteins are disease-specific proteins seen in certain human and animal neurodegenerative diseases (prion diseases).

    Source: Medical Subject Headings

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • PrPSc
  • scrapie agent

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/59646

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