An introduction to the molecular basis of inherited myelin diseases.

doi:10.1007/BF00711904

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An introduction to the molecular basis of inherited myelin diseases.

Journal of inherited metabolic disease - 1 Jan 1993

Matthieu J M

Abstract excerpt

The myelin sheath is an extension of a plasma membrane tightly wrapped around axons. It facilitates conduction while conserving space and energy. Myelin is characterized by a high lipid content (80% of dry weight). Most myelin proteins are unique to that structure and some of them are restricted...

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Animals
Demyelinating Diseases
Humans
Lipids
Mutation
Myelin Basic Protein
Myelin Proteins
Myelin Proteolipid Protein
Myelin Sheath

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