Schematic representation of healthy vs unhealthy sensory neurons (IMAGE)

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University

Schematic representation of healthy vs unhealthy sensory neurons

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Schematic representation of healthy vs unhealthy sensory neurons. In the unhealthy neurons, a subunit of the dynein, known as Dynlrb1, is missing (or malfunctioning) causing FMRP to get stuck and accumulate. This could be linked to neurological disorders.  

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OIST

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