Prions and Diseases Volume 1, Physiology and Pathophysiology

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Synopsis

Volume I highlights the association of the cellular prion protein (PrPC) with copper and zinc, the potential roles of PrPC in Alzheimer’s disease and cancers, insoluble PrPC, PMCA, molecular and cellular mechanisms of PrPSc formation and clearance, possible co-factors involved in the conversion of PrPC into PrPSc, infectious and pathogenic forms of PrP, cell biology of prions, prion strains and their interference, as well as yeast prions and their inheritable and structural traits. This unique volume will take you through the fascinating chronicle of prions in mammals, yeast, and fungi.

Book details

Edition:
2013
Author:
Wen-Quan Zou and Pierluigi Gambetti
ISBN:
9781461453055
Related ISBNs:
9781461453048
Publisher:
Springer New York
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2021-01-01
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2013
Copyright by:
Springer New York, New York, NY 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Animals, Medicine, Nonfiction, Science