Oligodendrocyte | Myelin, Glial Cells & Nervous System | Britannica
WEBMar 28, 2024 · Oligodendrocyte, a type of neuroglia found in the central nervous system of invertebrates and vertebrates that functions to produce myelin, an insulating sheath on the axons of nerve fibres. Oligodendrocytes are subdivided into interfascicular and perineuronal types and have few cytoplasmic fibrils.
Oligodendrocyte - Wikipedia
WEBOligodendrocytes (from Greek 'cells with a few branches'), also known as oligodendroglia, are a type of neuroglia whose main functions are to provide support and insulation to axons within the central nervous system (CNS) of jawed vertebrates.
Oligodendrocytes in Development, Myelin Generation and Beyond
WEBNov 12, 2019 · Oligodendrocytes are the myelinating cells of the central nervous system (CNS). They are generated from oligodendrocyte progenitor cells following tightly orchestrated processes of migration, proliferation and differentiation [ 1 ].
Oligodendrocyte - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
WEBOligodendrocytes are the myelinating cells of the CNS that allow the fast and efficient transfer of neuronal communication through the myelination of axons. By ensheathing axons with laminated, lipid-rich membranes, oligodendrocytes produce the electric insulation needed for fast saltatory axonal conduction.
Oligodendrocytes: biology and pathology - PMC - National Center …
WEBOct 22, 2009 · Oligodendrocytes are the myelinating cells of the central nervous system (CNS). They are the end product of a cell lineage which has to undergo a complex and precisely timed program of proliferation, migration, differentiation, and myelination to finally produce the insulating sheath of axons.
Oligodendrocyte: Structure, Function and Pathology
WEBApr 10, 2022 · Oligodendrocytes (OLs) are the myelinating cells of the central nervous system (CNS) and myelinate the axons facilitating and boosting the propagation and speed of nerve conduction. In addition, the OLs also provide metabolic support to neurons and enhance their...
Oligodendrocytes - BrainFacts
WEBAug 31, 2020 · Oligodendrocytes insulate the nerves in the brain and spinal cord, speeding up neural signaling.
Oligodendrocytes (video) | Neural cell types | Khan Academy
WEBOligodendrocytes are glia cells in the central nervous system that serve multiple functions. Most importantly, they create the myelin sheath around neuron axons, which allows for faster and more efficient communication between neurons.
Oligodendrocytes in a Nutshell - PMC - National Center for ...
WEBSep 1, 2015 · In the central nervous system (CNS), oligodendrocytes (OLs) are the glial-subtype responsible for myelin production. The OL’s diminutive size belies the scale of myelin membrane produced – membrane capable of ensheathing dozens of axons in multiple layers, all the while contracting and expelling cytoplasm to generate mature myelin.
Oligodendrocyte - Latest research and news | Nature
WEBMar 25, 2024 · Oligodendrocytes are a type of large glial cell found in the central nervous system. Oligodendrocytes produce the myelin sheath insulating neuronal axons (analogous to Schwann cells in the...
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