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Myelin Sheath Repair

Meaning

Myelin sheath repair is the critical biological process involving the regeneration and restoration of the protective, insulating layer of myelin that surrounds the axons of many nerve cells in the central and peripheral nervous systems. This process is essential for maintaining rapid and efficient electrical signal transmission along the nerve fibers, supporting proper neurological function and coordination. Hormones and growth factors are increasingly recognized as potent modulators of this repair process, which is vital following demyelinating injury or disease.