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GlossarySchwann cells

specialized cells that insulate and support peripheral nerve fibers

Schwann cells are specialized cells in the peripheral nervous system that wrap around nerve fibers to form the myelin sheath, which insulates the nerves and speeds up the transmission of electrical signals. They play a crucial role in nerve regeneration and repair by providing support and nutrients to neurons.

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research Human Epidermal Neural Crest Stem Cells as a Source of Schwann Cells

44 citations, January 2015 in “Development”

Human Schwann cells can be quickly made from hair follicle stem cells for nerve repair.

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

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

5 citations, January 2023 in “Cell proliferation”

Chick embryo extract helps rat hair follicle stem cells potentially turn into Schwann cells, important for the nervous system.

Sexually Dimorphic Effect of Progesterone and Its Reduced Metabolites on the Gene Expression of Myelin Proteins in Rat Schwann Cells

research Sexually Dimorphic Effect of Progesterone and Its Reduced Metabolites on the Gene Expression of Myelin Proteins in Rat Schwann Cells

May 2006 in “Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology”

Progesterone and its metabolites affect myelin protein expression differently in male and female rat Schwann cells.

research Macrophages Regulate Schwann Cell Maturation After Nerve Injury

130 citations, September 2018 in “Cell Reports”

Macrophages help heal nerves by aiding the maturation of Schwann cells and are important for nerve repair.

research Hair-Follicle-Associated Pluripotent Stem Cells

September 2016 in “Journal of dermatological science”

HAP stem cells can repair nerves and spinal cords by becoming Schwann cells.

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