<it>PRNP </it>genetic variability and molecular typing of natural goat scrapie isolates in a high number of infected flocks

<p>Abstract</p> <p>One hundred and four scrapie positive and 77 negative goats from 34 Greek mixed flocks were analysed by prion protein gene sequencing and 17 caprine scrapie isolates from 11 flocks were submitted to molecular isolate typing. For the first time, the protective <...

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Main Authors: Fragkiadaki Eirini G, Vaccari Gabriele, Ekateriniadou Loukia V, Agrimi Umberto, Giadinis Nektarios D, Chiappini Barbara, Esposito Elena, Conte Michela, Nonno Romolo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-09-01
Series:Veterinary Research
Online Access:http://www.veterinaryresearch.org/content/42/1/104