oligodendrocyte
Britishnoun
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The findings suggest that maintaining healthy oligodendrocyte function could become an important strategy for protecting memory and thinking abilities as people grow older.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026
"Disruptions in axonal glucose metabolism due to oligodendrocyte dysfunction could lead to nerve damage, which is a concern in aging and several neurodegenerative diseases, such as multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer's disease," says Aiman Saab.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 31, 2024
When the myelin is detached from the axon, the outer layer withdraws into an oligodendrocyte, thinning the sheath.
From Scientific American ● Mar. 12, 2020
A single Schwann cell insulates a segment of a peripheral nerve, whereas in the CNS, an oligodendrocyte may provide insulation for a few separate axon segments.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
One oligodendrocyte will provide the myelin for multiple axon segments, either for the same axon or for separate axons.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
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