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Demyelination

Demyelination

Loss of myelin with preservation of the axons or fibre tracts. Central demyelination occurs within the central nervous system (e.g., the demyelination seen with multiple sclerosis); peripheral demyelination affects the peripheral nervous system (e.g., the demyelination seen with Guillain-Barre syndrome).


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Require advice regarding Myelin/VitB12 :D

... symptom. It is uncommon (although possible) to have a vitamin B12 deficiency unless you lack the intrinsic factor. B12 causes some degree of demyelination if the deficiency has lasted for a relatively long time, but as far as I know this is quite rare. Anyway, myelin acts as a kind of insulator ...

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by biohazard
Tue Mar 10, 2009 7:36 am
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: Require advice regarding Myelin/VitB12 :D
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