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Induction of myelination in the central nervous system by electrical activity.

Authors :
Demerens, C.
Stankoff, B.
Source :
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America; 9/3/96, Vol. 93 Issue 18, p9887, 6p, 8 Black and White Photographs, 1 Chart, 5 Graphs
Publication Year :
1996

Abstract

Investigates the role of electrical activity on myelin formation. Use of highly specific neurotoxins which can either block or increase the firing of neurons; Antibodies and animals; Immunostaining on whole mount optic nerves; Effect of TTX on myelination on culture; Electron microscopy; Time course of myelination.

Subjects

Subjects :
MYELINATION
NEUROTOXIC agents

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00278424
Volume :
93
Issue :
18
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9703251861
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.93.18.9887