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Prions sterilization resistance

Currently, there are some concerns regarding Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSE) via animal-derived excipients such as gelatin. TSEs are caused by prions that are extremely resistant to heat and normal sterilization processes. TSEs have a very long incubation time with no cure and include diseases such as the following ... [Pg.1642]

Prions (section 2.2.7) are generally considered to be the infectious agents most resistant to chemical disinfectants and sterilization processes strictly speaking, however, they are not microorganisms because they have no cellular structure nor do they contain nucleic acids. Of the conventional microorganisms, bacterial spores are the most resistant to chemical treatment. The majority of antimicrobial... [Pg.287]

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