Firing of Neurons Changes the Cells that Insulate Them (IMAGE)

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Firing of Neurons Changes the Cells that Insulate Them

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High-frequency stimulation is more efficient in promoting proliferation of Oligodendrocyte precursor cells (OPCs) (top row); low-frequency stimulation is more efficient in promoting differentiation of OPCs into pre-myelinating oligodendrocytes which are expected to further develop into oligodendrocytes and build myelin sheaths around the axon (bottom row).

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Balint Nagy

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