Protein Structure Flashcards
1
Q
sCJD
A
spontaneous mutation PrPc to PrPsc. sporadic/nonacquired TSE
2
Q
Kuru
A
acquired. Kuru. cannibalism. acquired TSE
3
Q
iCJD
A
iatrogenic. contaminated surgical instruments, cornea transplant. acquired TSE
4
Q
vCJD
A
contaminated food (from BSE, mad cow). acquired TSE
5
Q
fCJD
A
familial. familial TSE
6
Q
FFI
A
familial fatal insomnia. familial TSE
7
Q
GSS
A
Gerstmann-Straussler-Schneinker. familial TSE