Schwann cells are a type of satellite cell that function similarly to oligodendrocytes in the CNS. They create a myelin sheath around nerves, which helps insulate them for faster conduction.

Using histology and spatial sequencing, they demonstrated that Nageotte nodules are abundant in sensory ganglia of those with diabetic neuropathy. They are mainly composed of satellite glia and ...

Using histology and spatial sequencing, they demonstrated that Nageotte nodules are abundant in sensory ganglia of those with diabetic neuropathy. They are mainly composed of satellite glia and ...

Multiple pseudo-onion bulbs contained centrally located NF200 immunolabeled axons ensheathed by GFAP and S-100 positive Schwann cells (Figures 2G – I). No immunolabeling was observed in neoplastic ...

The researchers used several experimental approaches to identify how Schwann cells help cancer spread. They analyzed Schwann cells in human pancreatic tumors and saw that if the gene signature for ...

The axon is usually the longest portion of the neuron and extends away from the cell body, where it functions much like an electric cable to convey action potentials away from the cell body. Axons in ...

Corneal nonmyelinating Schwann cells illuminated by single‐cell transcriptomics and visualized by protein biomarkers. Journal of Neuroscience Research, 2020; DOI: 10.1002/jnr.24757 ...

Unique Schwann cells: the eyes have it Newly discovered genetic properties of the glial cells that wrap around axons in our corneas have potential implications for wound healing, nerve ...

New research reveals for the first time that despite the fragility of axons, Schwann cells — which surround axons within nerves like a glove covers a hand — can come to the assistance of injured axons ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Axons are long, finger-like projections of neurons that transmit critical signals throughout the nervous system. But because they are fragile, they are often among the first casualties ...