Biochemistry
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ISBN: 9781285429106
Author: Campbell, Mary K., FARRELL, Shawn O.
Publisher: Cengage Learning,
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Chapter 4, Problem 59RE
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Interpretation:
The most significant difference between prion diseases and other diseases caused by amyloid type plaques, such as Alzheimer’s is to be explained.
Concept Introduction:
Prions are misfolded proteins present in brain causing several fatal neurodegenerative diseases in humans and many other animals.
Amyloid is characterized by general term for protein fragments that the body produces normally. Amyloid plaques are present between nerve cells (neurons) in the brain.
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Biochemistry
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