Prions Flashcards
1
Q
What are prions and their functions?
A
- Small protein particles
- Cause infection within the CNS, leading to death
- Affected animals exhibit nervous signs and incoordination
- Diagnosis normally via brain tissue
2
Q
Examples of prions…
A
- Spongiform encephalopathy
- Bovine spongiform encephalopathy
- Feline spongiform encephalopathy
