Identification of Prion Disease-Related Somatic Mutations in the Prion Protein Gene (<i>PRNP</i>) in Cancer Patients

Prion diseases are caused by misfolded prion protein (PrP<sup>Sc</sup>) and are accompanied by spongiform vacuolation of brain lesions. Approximately three centuries have passed since prion diseases were first discovered around the world; however, the exact role of certain factors affect...

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Main Authors: Yong-Chan Kim, Sae-Young Won, Byung-Hoon Jeong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-06-01
Series:Cells
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/9/6/1480