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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 Application of Second Near Infrared Fluorescence Imaging to Trace CelTrac1000-Labeled Hair Follicle Epidermal Neural Crest Stem Cells in Repairing Rat Facial Nerve Defects

November 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)”

NIR-II imaging effectively tracked stem cells that helped repair facial nerve defects in rats.

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