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Insulator Protein Helps Organize the Gaps in the Axon's Insulation

The protein P0 has long been known to play a crucial role in holding together the myelin sheath that insulates peripheral nerves. A new study reveals that P0 is also important for organizing the nodes of Ranvier that occupy the gaps in the insulation. Read the Research Article.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Robinson, Richard
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Public Library of Science 2015
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4583451/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26407016
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.1002259