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Schwann Cells

Known as: Neurilemmal cell, Cells, Schwann, Peripheral glial cell 
Supporting cells of the peripheral nervous system that form the myelin sheaths of peripheral nervous system axons.
National Institutes of Health

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2014
2014
Proanthocyanidins protect against early diabetic peripheral neuropathy by modulating endoplasmic reticulum stress.
2013
2013
Dermatan 4-O-sulfotransferase1 ablation accelerates peripheral nerve regeneration
2004
2004
The structure of the terminal sensilla on the maxillary palps of Locusta migratoria (L.), and changes associated with moulting
SummaryThe basic structure of the terminal sensilla of Locusta migratoria resembles that of Schistocerca gregaria. There are… 
2004
2004
S1P and LPA trigger Schwann cell actin changes and migration
The processes by which a Schwann cell (SC) migrates towards, wraps around and, in some cases, myelinates an axon are incompletely… 
Highly Cited
2003
Highly Cited
2003
Axonal Regeneration across Long Gaps in Silicone Chambers Filled with Schwann Cells Overexpressing High Molecular Weight FGF-2
Basic fibroblast growth factor (FGF-2) has been shown to enhance the survival and neurite extension of various types of neurons… 
Highly Cited
1999
Highly Cited
1999
Caveolin‐1 expression in Schwann cells
Caveolae are non‐clathrin‐coated invaginations of the plasma membrane, which are present in most cell types. An integral… 
1991
1991
Regeneration of axons from adult rat retinal ganglion cells on cultured schwann cells is not dependent on basal lamina
The ability of sciatic nerve grafts to support in vivo regeneration of retinal ganglion cell axons in the adult rat raises the… 
Highly Cited
1981
Highly Cited
1981
Factors influencing the release of proteins by cultured schwann cells
Cultured rat schwann cells grown in association with sensory neurons when labeled with [(3)H]leucinem, [(3)H]glucosamine, or [(35… 
Highly Cited
1964
Highly Cited
1964
THE DEPOSITION OF COLLAGEN IN RELATION TO SCHWANN CELL BASEMENT MEMBRANE DURING PERIPHERAL NERVE REGENERATION
The basement membranes sur rounding the Schwann cells of per ipheral myel inated nerve fibers form un in te r rup ted tubes… 
Highly Cited
1964
Highly Cited
1964
THE NEURILEMMA CELL IN PERIPHERAL NERVE DEGENERATION AND REGENERATION.
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