CWD Protein Structure Revealed

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A twisted protein sheds light on chronic wasting disease in deer

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The first detailed structure of an infectious prion that causes chronic wasting disease, or CWD , reveals features that could help guide vaccine development.

One such feature is a 180-degree twist between two sections of the prion.

CWD prions in deer, elk and moose transform a healthy brain protein into misshapen versions that clump together.

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