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.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2015-01-01
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| Series: | PLoS Biology |
| Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4583451?pdf=render |