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Myelin Sheath

Known as: Sheath, Myelin, Myelin Sheaths, Sheaths, Myelin 
The lipid-rich sheath surrounding AXONS in both the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEMS and PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. The myelin sheath is an electrical… 
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Review
2006
Review
2006
Background and Purpose— The phrase “time is brain” emphasizes that human nervous tissue is rapidly lost as stroke progresses and… 
Review
2005
Review
2005
The evolution of complex nervous systems in vertebrates has been accompanied by, and probably dependent on, the acquisition of… 
Highly Cited
2004
Highly Cited
2004
In the nervous system of vertebrates, myelination is essential for rapid and accurate impulse conduction. Myelin thickness… 
Highly Cited
1999
Highly Cited
1999
The molecular mechanisms underlying myelin sheath destruction in multiple sclerosis lesions remain unresolved. With immunogold… 
Highly Cited
1998
Highly Cited
1998
Glial cells produce myelin and contribute to axonal morphology in the nervous system. Two myelin membrane proteolipids, PLP and… 
Highly Cited
1994
Highly Cited
1994
We exploit the intrinsic difference in magnetic resonance spin‐spin relaxation time, T2, between water associated with myelin… 
Highly Cited
1990
Highly Cited
1988
Highly Cited
1988
Recombinant human tumor necrosis factor (rhTNF) has been tested for its effect on myelinated cultures of mouse spinal cord tissue… 
Highly Cited
1973
Highly Cited
1973
Abstract— A procedure is described for the preparation from rat brain of myelin having the same degree of purity at all ages…