New discovery could speed research aimed at solving A and other nerve disorders

摘要

This embryonic structure found in vertebrates gives rise to many tissues and organs, including most of the peripheral nervous system. However, it has been difficult to find a reliable source for enough of these cells to satisfy researchers' needs. Work by a team of US scientists could soon change that. "We have found a way that, with a bit more fine-tuning, could potentially lead to an unlimited source for neural crest (NC) cells — including Schwann cells, which are the supporting cells of the peripheral nervous system.