Neurological Correlates

A Neuroscience Tabloid of Dysfunctional Behavior – Mostly Psychopaths, Narcissists, Obesity and Addiction

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Myelin is a blessing and a curse

March 31st, 2010 · No Comments

Myelin inhibits axonal growth, and blocking myelin formation improves axonal growth. Wang Y, Khaing ZZ, Li N, Hall  B, Schmidt CE, et al. (2010)  Aptamer Antagonists of Myelin-Derived  Inhibitors Promote Axon Growth.  PLoS ONE 5(3): e9726.  doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0009726 Nogo, for instance, binds to axons and recruits over myelin, to oversimplify. Blocking the Nogo receptor on axons [...]

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