Myelin and Myelination

M. Aschner, A. D. Toews

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4 Scopus citations

Abstract

A compound may be neurotoxic by virtue of being targeted to perturb some metabolic, structural, or functional property characteristic of myelin or myelinating cells. Myelin and myelination are described in this section, with emphasis on points relevant to understanding neurotoxic mechanisms. More information is readily available in collections of more specialized reviews of subtopics relevant to myelin.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationNervous System and Behavioral Toxicology
PublisherElsevier Inc.
Pages181-198
Number of pages18
Volume13
ISBN (Print)9780080468686
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 12 2010
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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