| Gene Symbol | PRNP |
| Entrez Gene ID | 396452 |
| Full Name | prion protein |
| Synonyms | Prn-p,prp |
| General protein information |
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| Gene Type | protein-coding |
| Organism | Gallus gallus(chicken) |
| Summary | This gene encodes a membrane glycosylphosphatidylinositol-anchored glycoprotein found in the central nervous system. In human and other vertebrates, the homologous protein is associated with neurodegenerative diseases that result from improper protein metabolism. [provided by RefSeq, Nov 2012]. |
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