Seeing is believing: Myelin dynamics in the adult CNS

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Abstract

Live imaging studies in mice show that adult-born oligodendrocytes and myelin are remarkably stable. Neural activity enhances oligodendrocyte integration, arguing that internode addition rather than alteration represents the mechanism for any experience-dependent cortical myelination changes that might underpin learning. Live imaging studies in mice show that adult-born oligodendrocytes and myelin are remarkably stable. Neural activity enhances oligodendrocyte integration, arguing that internode addition rather than alteration represents the mechanism for any experience-dependent cortical myelination changes that might underpin learning.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)684-686
Number of pages3
JournalNeuron
Volume98
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 16 May 2018

Keywords

  • aging
  • imaging
  • myelin
  • oligodendrocyte
  • plasticity

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