Essays about: "myelination"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the word myelination.

1. 1. What happens in the brain during adolescence? : A systematic review of gray and white matter changes during adolescence

   University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

   Author : Ema Milcendeau; Martina Hana; [2023]
   Keywords : Adolescence; brain development; longitudinal studies; gray and white matter changes; SIPN model; triadic model; synaptic pruning; myelination;

   Abstract : During adolescence, the brain undergoes significant reorganization due to myelination and synaptic pruning. These changes are associated with risk-taking behaviors and the development of social relationships. Recent advancements in adolescent brain development can potentially enhance strategies for preventing and treating mental health disorders. READ MORE

3. 2. Synthesis of Fluorescent Analogues of FluoBar1 for Studying Protein Expression Rates in Living Cells

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Organisk kemi

   Author : Victor Hellgren; [2022]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : L-type voltage gated calcium channels are membrane bound ion channels that regulate the intracellular concentration of calcium ions as a response to changes in the membrane potential. They exist in four isoforms and recent studies have brought extra attention to the Cav1. READ MORE

4. 3. Differential Thyroid Hormone Signaling in Human Astrocytes and Microglia

   University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för naturvetenskap och teknik

   Author : Renée Levisson; [2021]
   Keywords : Thyroid hormones; Signaling; Astrocytes; Microglia;

   Abstract : Thyroid hormones (THs) play a fundamental role in brain function during development and adulthood. THs are essential regulators of neurogenesis, cell maturation and migration as well myelination and synaptogenesis. READ MORE

5. 4. Automatic age estimation of children based on brain matter composition using quantitative MRI

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Medicinsk informatik; Linköpings universitet/Tekniska fakulteten

   Author : Klara Renström; [2015]
   Keywords : qMRI; quantitative MRI; Brain development; Age estimation;

   Abstract : The development of a child can be monitored by studying the changes in physical appearance or the development of capabilities e.g. walking and talking. READ MORE

6. 5. PCR Optimisation and Sequencing of L1CAM for the Verification of a Mutation in a Family with L1 Syndrome

   University essay from Institutionen för klinisk och experimentell medicin

   Author : Malin Eriksson; [2009]
   Keywords : L1CAM; L1 syndrome; PCR optimisation; cycle sequencing;

   Abstract : L1 syndrome is an X-linked recessive disorder, characterised by congenital hydrocephalus, adducted thumbs, spastic paraplegia, agenesis of the corpus callosum and mental retardation. The disease is caused by mutations in the L1CAM gene, encoding a protein predominantly expressed in the nervous system. READ MORE