Myelin Sheath

Myelin sheath is a fatty substance that wraps around axons of nerve cells and helps to create an electrically insulated layer, enabling efficient transmission of electrical impulses along the nerve cells in the body. It plays an important role in maintaining neurological functions such as coordination, balance and muscle control. Damage to the myelin sheath can lead to diseases like multiple sclerosis, dementia and even paralysis. Myelin sheath also protects the nerve cells from damage due to infection, inflammation and other environmental toxins. It can be regenerated, thereby helping to restore normal nerve function to damaged areas. Myelin sheath is essential for proper functioning of the nervous system and its repair is an important area of research in the medical field.