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GlossaryMyelin Sheath

protective, fatty layer insulating nerve cell axons for rapid signal transmission

The myelin sheath is a protective, fatty layer that surrounds the axons of nerve cells, acting like insulation around electrical wires. This sheath is crucial for the rapid transmission of electrical signals along the nerve cells, enabling efficient communication within the nervous system. Damage to the myelin sheath, as seen in conditions like multiple sclerosis, can disrupt these signals and lead to neurological problems.

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research The Beneficial Effects of Chick Embryo Extract Preconditioning on Hair Follicle Stem Cells: A Promising Strategy to Generate Schwann Cells

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research Experimental Study on the Compatibility and Degradation of Human Hair Keratin Bridging for Peripheral Nerve Defects

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Human hair keratin can help nerve regeneration and is a promising material for nerve repair.

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December 2022 in “Stem Cells and Development”

Exosomes from stem cells help improve nerve repair in rats.

research Optic Nerve Changes in Zinc-Deficient Rats

32 citations , April 2001 in “Experimental Eye Research”

Zinc is essential for healthy optic nerves, and its deficiency can damage them.

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