The prion protein family

Figures & data

Table 1. Survey of the phenotypic results associated with PrP and/or Shadoo genetic manipulation

Mouse genotype	Trophectoderm Phenotype ?	Litter Phenotype ?
PrP knockout^23	Decreased Placental Weights Compaction of the labyrinth	Lower body weights
Shadoo knockout^16	Not tested	Lower body weights
PrP Knockout, Shadoo Knockdown^19^,^20	Ectoplacental cone defect	Embryonic lethality
PrP and Shadoo Knockout^16	Not tested	Not reported

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