Neurológia pre prax 4/2010

Demyelination and remyelination in CNS

Author summarizes recent knowledge about demyelination and remyelination in the central nervous system with intention to pathophysiological phenomenons, which determine these processes. New MRI methods enabling images of demyelinated and remyelinated brain and spinal cord tissue are shown. Author brings contemporary therapeutic options of support of remyelination in tissue affected with demyelinating process.

Keywords: myelin, central nervous system, demyelination, remyelination, multiple sclerosis.