Mechanisms identified to restore myelin sheaths after injury or in multiple sclerosis
Monday, August 24, 2020 - 11:40
in Health & Medicine
A research team has identified an important mechanism that can be used to control the restoration of myelin sheaths following traumatic injury and in degenerative diseases. With the insights gained, the researchers were able to regenerate damaged myelin sheaths in mice by treating them with the active substance theophylline, thereby restoring their nerve cell function.