A keratinolytic alkaline proteae (NAPase) from Nocardiopsis sp. TOA-1 degraded a scrapie prion without any chemical or physical treatment. Optimal temperature and pH were 60 degrees C and above pH 10.0. The scrapie prion was completely degraded within 3 min under optimal conditions.
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