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
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