National Prevalence of Caprine Prion Protein Genetic Variability at Codons 146, 211, and 222 in Goat Herds in the United States
Scrapie is a neurodegenerative disease that impacts sheep and goats, characterized by gradual and progressive changes in neurological function. Recent research shows that the scrapie incubation period is significantly influenced by specific variations in amino acids within the prion protein gene (&l...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-12-01
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Series: | Veterinary Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/11/1/13 |