Mad Cow And Related Diseases: Copper Linked To Normal Functioning Of Prions

Published June 27, 2009, 8:18 pm, Science Daily

Researchers have discovered a link between copper and the normal functioning of prion proteins, which are associated with transmissible spongiform encephalopathy diseases such as Cruetzfeldt-Jakob in humans or "mad cow" disease in cattle. Their work could have implications for patients suffering from these diseases, as well as from other prion-related diseases such as Alzheimers or Parkinson's.

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