Prions

PRIONS
  • Prions are composed of protein only. Nucleic acids have not been detected. They are small, proteinaceous particles. Examples of prion diseases are 
    • Human - Kuru, Gerstmann-Straussler 
    • Sheep - Scrapie 
    • Cattle - Bovine Spongiform Encepalopathy (BSE) 
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