Prion protein lacks robust cytoprotective activity in cultured cells
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The physiological function of the cellular prion protein (PrP<sup>C</sup>) remains unknown. However, PrP<sup>C </sup>has been reported to possess a cytoprotective activity that prevents death of neurons and ot...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2008-08-01
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| Series: | Molecular Neurodegeneration |
| Online Access: | http://www.molecularneurodegeneration.com/content/3/1/11 |