Beating the regeneration blockers: New group of interacting partners for myelin-associated receptors
Friday, November 12, 2010 - 15:40
in Health & Medicine
It's known that the development of neuronal diseases such as multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer's disease is connected with the levels of myelin -- an insulating substance around nerve fibres -- in the body, although the actual causes of these conditions remain unknown. Now researchers have discovered a new group of interacting partners for myelin-associated receptors, which could shed light on the significance of imbalanced production or modifications of the substance.