Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues - With Access (Custom)
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Prions (proteins) were first identified in cattle. However, what makes these proteins dangerous is that, not only are they themselves misfolded, they can also lead to misfolding of proteins around them. This is the primary mechanism behind the neurodegenerative diseases caused by these proteins.
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