Introduction to Oligodendrocytes
In the nervous system, to maintain the efficiency of axons transmitting information over long distances in the form of electrical pulses, the myelin is required to wrap around the axon. Myelin is a lipid-rich specialized membrane generated by glial cells. In the central nervous system (CNS), myelin is generated from glial cells, which are also called oligodendrocytes.
Oligodendrocytes play important roles in the development of the nervous system, including myelination, and promote the rapid spread of action potentials, as well as support and ensure the long-term survival of axons. Myelination is a dynamic process that relates to complex interactions between different cell types. These functions are coordinated by communication between oligodendrocytes and neurons.
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