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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
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Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > proteins > prions > PrPSc proteins
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > proteins > prions > PrPSc proteins
Preferred Term:

PrPSc proteins

Definition:
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).
Concept Schemes:
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Broader Concept:
prions
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • scrapie agent
  • PrPSc
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/59646
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RDF/XMLCreated 2006-01-19, last modified 2013-11-13
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