(molecular biology) A self-propagating misfolded conformer of a protein that is responsible for a number of diseases that affect the brain and other neural tissue.

A petrel of the genus Pachyptila.

plural of prion

A protein found on the surface of many mammalian cell types, especially neurons. The normal function of the prion protein is not known.

plural of prion protein

plural of prion disease

transmissible spongiform encephalopathy

The presence of prion proteins in the blood

Of, pertaining to or caused by a prion.

plural of prionoceratid