👉 Prionotus is a type of infectious protein that infects host cells, causing disease in humans and animals, primarily affecting the central nervous system (CNS). It is a major cause of neurodegenerative disorders such as Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. Prions are typically encoded by the Aβ gene and can accumulate in the brain leading to cognitive decline, Alzheimer's-like symptoms, and dementia.
