Structural Consequences of Copper Binding to the Prion Protein
Prion, or PrP<sup>Sc</sup>, is the pathological isoform of the cellular prion protein (PrP<sup>C</sup>) and it is the etiological agent of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSE) affecting humans and animal species. The most relevant function of PrP<sup>C</su...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-07-01
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Series: | Cells |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/8/8/770 |