Human prion precursor protein,molecular model showing secondary structure. The human prion protein (hPrP) is a prion precursor. Prions are abnormal proteins that are the cause of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs) such as BSE in cows,scrapie in sheep and CJD in humans. It contains three alpha-helices,and a short anti-parallel beta-sheet. It consists of a single chain with 104 amino acids | |
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