Search for dissertations about: "Axon and myelin damage"
Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the words Axon and myelin damage.
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1. Multiple Sclerosis: Studies of the Interferon system and search for infectious agents
Abstract : Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease of the central nervous system, characterized by focal inflammatory lesions with demyelination and axonal loss. It is believed that MS is an immune-mediated disorder with both genetic and environmental contributions to the pathogenesis. READ MORE
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2. To scar or not to scar : origin and function of fibrotic tissue in the central nervous system
Abstract : After injury, the adult mammalian central nervous system lacks long-distance axon regeneration, and insufficient repair results in the formation of a multicellular and compartmentalized scar. A great body of work has been dedicated to the study of the glial component of the scar, while the fibrotic lesion core has received less attention. READ MORE
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3. On optic nerve injury : experimental studies on axonal regeneration in the adult mammalian CNS
Abstract : Optic nerve injury may occur after a trauma to the head and in many cases it causes partial or total blindness. Today, these patients cannot be offered any specific treatment to restore visual function. READ MORE