PRIONS Flashcards
1
Q
What are prions?
A
Misfolded proteins with the ability to transmit their misfolded shape onto normal variants of the same protein.
2
Q
What condition is caused by prions?
A
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD).
3
Q
What is CJD?
A
An invariably degenerative brain disorder.
4
Q
What are early symptoms of CJD?
A
Memory problems, behavioral changes, poor coordination and visual disturbance.
