A simple, versatile and sensitive cell-based assay for prions from various species.

Detection and quantification of prion infectivity is a crucial step for various fundamental and applied aspects of prion research. Identification of cell lines highly sensitive to prion infection led to the development of cell-based titration procedures aiming at replacing animal bioassays, usually...

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Main Authors: Zaira E Arellano-Anaya, Jimmy Savistchenko, Jacinthe Mathey, Alvina Huor, Caroline Lacroux, Olivier Andréoletti, Didier Vilette
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3105100?pdf=render