The Effects of Reactive Oxygen Species on Internodal Myelin Structure, and Role of Plasmalogen Phospholipids as Endogenous Antioxidants

Thesis advisor: Daniel A. Kirschner === Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are implicated in a range of degenerative conditions, including aging, neurodegenerative diseases, and neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis. Myelin is a lipid-rich multilamellar assembly that facilitates rapid nerve...

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Main Author: Luoma, Adrienne M.
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: Boston College 2009
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2345/1943