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A) PrP o/o mice show alterations in synaptic processes (Collinge et al., 1994).
Bild 1. D). Proposed Physiological Role of PrP.
PrP c -knock-out mice are resistant towards a scrapie infection (Bueler et al., 1993).
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Retroviruses act as Rickshaws for prions. IMG0017 pct 00010F73 Dokumente B3438E48.
IMG0021 pct 00010F73 Dokumente B3438E48. PrP Sc binds to PrP c in a heterodimer and forces PrP c to undergo a structural change, resulting in the formation of a new PrP Sc molecule. In a rolling circle like mechanisms, PrP Sc might dissociate from the dimer complex and converts more PrP c molecules to PrP Sc ..
Conversion of PrP c to PrP Sc is similar to the process of permanent waves (straight hair curly/waves) . The latter however, includes breakage and re-unification of disulfide bridges, whereas the conversion of PrP c into PrP Sc encompasses conversions of alpha helices into beta-sheets. Both processes are irreversible!.
states that PrP Sc must contain a small amount of host derived nucleic acid co-prion or molecule that specifies prions infectivity Co-prion is encased in the infectious scrapie prion Scrapie prion generated in manner similar to heterodimer hypothesis.
IMG0024 pct 00038D3B Dokumente B1BBC634. Nucleation dependent polymerization model (Crystal Seed).
The following statement/s are correct. A) Prion proteins contain 3 alpha helices and 1 antiparallel beta sheet. B) prions can be inactivated by standard autoclaving, heat (up to 600 °C ) and treatment with 2 N HCl C) Prion protein is contributing to synaptic transmission, normal circadian activity and long-term memory and is required to develop a prion disorder D) Retroviruses act as rickshaws for prion release E) Prions are not viruses and they replicate in a process similar to permanent wave production.
Is BSE transmissible to humans?.
IMG0036 pct 00038D3B Dokumente B1BBC634. 1.) Macaques inoculated with BSE in the brain or feeded with BSE show the same plaque morphology as vCJD patients.