Review on PRNP genetics and susceptibility to chronic wasting disease of Cervidae

Abstract To date, chronic wasting disease (CWD) is the most infectious form of prion disease affecting several captive, free ranging and wild cervid species. Responsible for marked population declines in North America, its geographical spread is now becoming a major concern in Europe. Polymorphisms...

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Main Authors: Katayoun Moazami-Goudarzi, Olivier Andréoletti, Jean-Luc Vilotte, Vincent Béringue
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-10-01
Series:Veterinary Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13567-021-00993-z