The discovery of a dangerous protein in the eyes of the human

Scientists at the University of California at San Diego have discovered that the ability of "prion" proteins to cause degenerative neurodegenerative diseases can accumulate in the eyes.

Science Alert reports that these proteins are transmitted to people through transplanted corneal transplants.

The brion is a protein at the origin of the infection or a protein-generating molecule, proteins whose structure is deformed and which can stimulate the natural membranes of PrP proteins in prions. This results in a chain reaction that results in an accumulation of abnormal molecules. , Which in turn accumulate in the tissues and cause damage, for example, "Crutzfeld Jacob" (cerebrovascular disease) damages the hemispheres of the cerebral hemisphere and other parts of the brain, resulting in the death of the patient.

Some of the so-called "perion" diseases are hereditary, such as fatal familial insomnia, but some people may be infected with "perion" by eating the flesh of a sick animal or by means of "death". surgical instruments.

Scientists have shown that prions can accumulate in the eyes of people with spongiform encephalopathy without apparent symptoms. (Solid) and the lens.

According to experts, Brion reaches the eye of the brain through the optic nerve or can be reversed when using contaminated surgical instruments. They therefore recommend taking steps to prevent this.