Prions

Q: What is a synonym for "prions"?

Common synonyms include: cellular prion protein, infectious protein particle, normal prion protein, protein misfolding agent, proteinaceous infectious particle, prp.

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plural of prion form-of, plural

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cellular prion protein infectious protein particle normal prion protein protein misfolding agent proteinaceous infectious particle prp

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"Infectious diseases are caused by prions, viruses, rickettsia, chlamydia, bacteria, pathogenic fungi and protozoa."

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