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Remyelination

Meaning

Remyelination is the critical biological process of repairing and restoring the myelin sheath, the essential protective fatty layer that insulates nerve axons throughout the central and peripheral nervous systems, following its damage or pathological demyelination. This spontaneous or therapeutically induced restorative process is absolutely essential for the maintenance of rapid and efficient nerve impulse conduction and is vital for preventing progressive, long-term axonal degeneration. Successful remyelination is a primary therapeutic objective in the management of chronic demyelinating diseases and is a key factor in mitigating age-related neurological decline.