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In vitro modeling of central nervous system myelination and remyelination.

TitleIn vitro modeling of central nervous system myelination and remyelination.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2012
AuthorsJarjour AA, Zhang H, Bauer N, ffrench-Constant C, Williams AC
JournalGlia
Volume60
Issue1
Pagination1-12
Date Published2012 Jan
ISSN1098-1136
KeywordsAnimals, Cells, Cultured, Central Nervous System Diseases, Demyelinating Diseases, Humans, Models, Biological, Myelin Sheath, Neurogenesis
Abstract

This review aims to summarize the current techniques to study myelination and remyelination in culture systems. We attempt to put these into historical context, and to identify the strengths and weaknesses of each approach, which vary depending on the experimental question to be tested. We discuss the difficulty and importance of quantification of myelination and in particular remyelination. Finally, we provide our predictions of how these techniques will and should develop in the future.

DOI10.1002/glia.21231
Alternate JournalGlia
PubMed ID21858876
Grant List083585 / / Wellcome Trust / United Kingdom
G0601744 / / Medical Research Council / United Kingdom
G0901697 / / Medical Research Council / United Kingdom