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Zihui An1, Shuo Yan2, Jiayi Wang1
1Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Organ Development and Regeneration, College of Life and Environment Sciences, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, China.
Neuroscience Bulletin
|August 3, 2025
Summary
This review summarizes myelin sheath structure and development. It compares eight myelin staining techniques for assessing white matter pathologies and neurological disorders.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Histology
- Biochemistry
Background:
- Myelin is crucial for rapid nerve impulse conduction.
- Myelin microstructure alterations are indicators of neurological disorders.
- Assessing myelin integrity is vital for diagnostics and research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an updated review of myelin sheath structure, composition, and development.
- To systematically compare eight common myelin staining techniques.
- To highlight the application of myelin histology in demyelination models.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of myelin structure and composition.
- Systematic enumeration and contrast of eight myelin staining techniques.
- Application of myelin histology in a mouse demyelination model.
Main Results:
- Detailed summary of myelin sheath's structure, composition, and developmental trajectory.
- Comparative analysis of staining techniques based on sensitivity, specificity, and resolution.
- Demonstration of accurate myelination delineation and microstructural analysis using histology.
Conclusions:
- Myelin staining techniques are essential for evaluating white matter pathologies.
- Histological analysis aids in understanding myelin sheath microstructural changes.
- This review provides a comprehensive resource for myelin assessment in neurological research.
