Myelin

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:anatomical_structure
lipid-rich substance
gptkbp:associatedWith white matter
gptkbp:color white
gptkbp:compatibleWith gray matter
gptkbp:component lipids
proteins
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Rudolf_Virchow
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1854
gptkbp:form myelin sheath
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:nervous_system
gptkbp:function insulate axons
increase speed of nerve impulse conduction
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Myelin
gptkbp:location central nervous system
peripheral nervous system
gptkbp:producedBy gptkb:oligodendrocytes
Schwann cells
gptkbp:relatedTo multiple sclerosis
demyelination
gptkbp:role saltatory conduction
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:White_matter
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7