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Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital
In the war against diseases, nerve cells need their armor
November 26th, 2008
In a new study, researchers at the Montreal Neurological Institute (MNI), McGill University, and the Universite de Montreal have discovered an essential mechanism for the maintenance of the normal structure of myelin, the protective covering that insulates and supports nerve cells (neurons). Up until now, very little was known about myelin maintenance. This new information provides vital insight into diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and other progressive demyelinating diseases in which myelin is destroyed, causing irreversible damage and disrupting the nerve cells' ability to transmit messages. The research, published recently in the Journal of Neuroscience, is the first to...
Source: Immunotherapy Weekly (2008-11-26)
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