Myelin 3 (IMAGE)

University of Portsmouth

Myelin 3

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The image shows a special type of stem cells called oligodendrocyte precursor cells (OPCs) (White). These cells generate another type of brain cell called oligodendrocyte throughout life. Oligodendrocytes produce myelin (Red) which is a substance that promotes efficient transmission of a nerve cell impulse by insulating axons: the part of neurons that transmit the information. The image is of the striatum and a part of corpus callosum (top right).

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Dr Andrea Rivera

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