Key Enzyme Involved in Protecting Nerves from Degeneration Identified

Key enzyme involved in protecting nerves from degeneration identified. University of Pennsylvania (2012, March 30). ScienceDaily. Retrieved April 3, 2012, from http://www.sciencedaily.com­ /releases/2012/03/120330164852.htm

Their results, taken together with the findings of other studies, suggest that Nmnat may stabilize mitochondria in some way in order to keep axons in a healthy state.

Journal Reference: A Novel Drosophila Model of Nerve Injury Reveals an Essential Role of Nmnat in Maintaining Axonal Integrity. Yanshan Fang, Lorena Soares, Xiuyin Teng, Melissa Geary, Nancy M. Bonini. A Novel Drosophila Model of Nerve Injury Reveals an Essential Role of Nmnat in Maintaining Axonal Integrity. Current Biology, 2012; DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2012.01.065