Prion Diseases and Copper Metabolism BSE,Scrapie, and CJD Research
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| Rating | : | 4.13 (882 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 189856387X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 250 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-07-31 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"The best prion book ever!!!!" according to fukaguzzi. This is a very well researched and prepared book on the neurodegenerative conditions known as prion diseases or TSEs. It focuses on a particular aspect, the metal binding capacity of the protein at the heart of these diseases, the prion protein. As such this finding links the research to the many other neurodegenerative diseases that have also been linked to metals. These diseases include Alzheimers and Parkinsons disease. This is brought out in the book.
…if you want an introduction to the prion diseases as a student or are a professional looking for a readable and relevant update - this is the book for you., Review by a customer on . The best prion book ever! a very well researched and prepared book on the neurodegenerative conditions known as prion diseases or TSEs
There is also a section on the relationship of Alzheimers disease to prion diseases.Focuses on metabolism of copper and manganese, which are found in Scrapie of sheep; BSE, the "Mad Cow" disease; and CJD, one of the human prion diseasesDiscusses the effects of copper on biochemical properties, prion proteins of brain cells and new techniques for their studyStems from the proceedings of the international workshop at Christ’s College, Cambridge University in 2001. After an introduction on the history of research into the diseases, there are discussions on the effects of copper on biochemical properties and prion proteins of brain cells, and newer techniques for their study. International authorities here investigate research into the prion diseases which include Scrapie of sheep, BSE the "Mad C
David Brown, University of Bath, UK