Detection of prions in oocytes and ovaries of ewes naturally infected with classical scrapie

Abstract Classical scrapie is a prion disease that affects goats and sheep and is transmitted mainly horizontally. However, infection can also occur vertically, from mother to offspring, but the exact mechanism is unclear. The possibilities include transmission during pregnancy, birth, or after birt...

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Main Authors: Paula A. Marco Lorente, Maialen Zinkunegi, Diego Sola, Nerea Larrañaga, Belén Marín, Bernardino Moreno, Juan J. Badiola, Rosa Bolea, Alicia Otero
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-04-01
Series:Veterinary Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13567-025-01512-0
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