<it>PRNP </it>promoter polymorphisms are associated with BSE susceptibility in Swiss and German cattle

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Non-synonymous polymorphisms within the prion protein gene (<it>PRNP</it>) influence the susceptibility and incubation time for transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSE) in some species such as sheep and humans. In...

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Main Authors: Ziegler Ute, Schiebel Katrin, Nicken Petra, Dolf Gaudenz, Drögemüller Cord, Seuberlich Torsten, Doherr Marcus G, Haase Bianca, Groschup Martin H, Zurbriggen Andreas, Leeb Tosso
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-04-01
Series:BMC Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2156/8/15