MicroRNAs in Rebuilding Myelin Sheath of Nerve Cells
May 16, 2017 | Terry Sharrer
Researchers at the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital have found that a short segment of RNA called “miR-219” was able to restore functional oligodendrocytes which produce myelin—the protein that insulates nerve fibers. While this was done in animals modeled for multiple sclerosis, the demonstrated success holds promise for humans afflicted with MS and related neurodegenerative diseases. MORE
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