SCRAPIE AGENT
\skɹˈapa͡ɪ ˈe͡ɪd͡ʒənt], \skɹˈapaɪ ˈeɪdʒənt], \s_k_ɹ_ˈa_p_aɪ ˈeɪ_dʒ_ə_n_t]\
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Abnormal isoform of prion proteins (PRIONS) resulting from a posttranslational modification of the cellular prion protein (PRPC PROTEINS). PrPSc are disease-specific proteins seen in certain human and animal neurodegenerative diseases (PRION DISEASES).
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Snake's-head
- Guinea-hen flower; -- so called in England because its spotted petals resemble the scales of a snake's head.