Researchers have found that Schwann cells, a special type of cells are capable of generating protective myelin sheath covers for the nerves at rates higher than earlier believed. Skip to content Menu ...

Stem Cell Differentiation: Electrical Differentiation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells into Schwann-Cell-Like Phenotypes Using Inkjet-Printed Graphene Circuits (Adv. Healthcare Mater. 7/2017).

The compression removes fluid from the gels, leaving a strong and stable aligned structure that has many features in common with nerve tissue." The team incorporated Schwann cells within the ...

In addition, Schwann cells induce axon regeneration and nerve cell survival by increasing the expression of a wide variety of growth factors, such as neurotrophins, transforming growth factor-beta ...

Similarly, in co-cultures of Schwann cells and sensory neurons, ... normal structure with abnormal function and regional instability. Cell 86, 209–19 (1996).

Schwann cells -- both those in nerve regeneration and those in benign tumors -- carry MHC-I and MHC-II molecules on their surface that are important for T-cell regulation.

In the intact nerve, NRG1 produced by sensory neurons may induce non-myelinating Schwann cells to produce trophic factors like GDNF, which could act back upon the Ret-expressing (GDNF-responsive ...

The revelation about Schwann cells raises the possibility of new avenues to treat nerve injuries and various forms of neuropathy. Further research could prove useful in promoting myelin repair in ...

To unravel how Schwann cells differentiate to begin repairing peripheral nerve damage, the researchers looked at mouse models of Charcot Marie Tooth disease , a type of hereditary neuropathy.