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Normal structure of prion protein on electron microscopy |
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Answer» PrPC is a normal protein found on the membranes of cells. It has 209 amino acids (in humans), one DISULFIDE bond, a molecular mass of 35–36 kDa and a mainly alpha-helical structure. SEVERAL topological forms exist; one cell surface FORM anchored VIA glycolipid and two transmembrane forms. |
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