Axonal domains: role for paranodal junction in node of Ranvier assembly

Curr Biol. 2008 Sep 23;18(18):R876-9. doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2008.07.070.

Abstract

A new study shows that communication between axons and glia at the paranodal junction can orchestrate the formation of the node of Ranvier.

MeSH terms

  • Aging / physiology
  • Animals
  • Axons / physiology*
  • Myelin Sheath / physiology
  • Nerve Growth Factors / physiology
  • Neuroglia / physiology
  • Ranvier's Nodes / physiology*
  • Schwann Cells / physiology

Substances

  • Nerve Growth Factors