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Schwann cell
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Diagram of a neuron showing the cell body with nucleus, branching dendrites, a long axon covered by myelin sheaths from Schwann cells, and nodes of Ranvier. Labels identify the nerve impulse path, axon terminals, and synapses, with an inset highlighting the myelin sheath and node structure.

Schwann cell: References & Edit History

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Type Description Contributor Date
Add new Web site: National Center for Biotechnology Information - Schwann Cells. Jul 15, 2020
Corrected display issue. Feb 07, 2020
Add new Web site: National Center for Biotechnology Information - Schwann Cell Transplantation for Repair of the Adult Spinal Cord. Aug 10, 2012
New article added. Apr 09, 2009
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