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1
Q

What is myelin according to Dr. Drewes?

A

Extension of lipid membrane of Oligodendrocyte cells that covers axons.

2
Q

What is myelin composed of?

A

Lipid (70%) & Protein (30%)

3
Q

Is myelin ester-linked or ether-linked?

A

Ether-linked

4
Q

What 6 prominent proteins are found in CNS myelin?

A
  1. MBP (myelin basic protein)
  2. PLP (proteolipid protein)
  3. CNP (cyclic neucotide P-ase)
  4. MAG (Myelin associated glyprot)
  5. MOG (Myelin-Oligoden. Glycoprot)
  6. OMgp (Oligoden.-Myelin-Glycoprot)

(only memorize the first three, because the rest all contain “myelin” in the name)

5
Q

What are the two proteins that are different in PNS myelin compared to CNS?

A
  • P0(P0prot) instead of PLP
  • 7th protein = PMP-22
6
Q

What does MBP do in the CNS myelin?

A

“Glues” together the first and second lipid bilary when they come close.

7
Q

What does PLP do in the CNS myelin?

A

Brings together extracellular components of 2nd lipid bilayer and on.

-PLP is a membrane spanning protein that has affinity for other PLPs on the other membranes

8
Q

Where is cholesterol present in myelin?

A

Both leaflets of the lipid bilayer.

Extracellular - Galactose/sulfoGalactose

Intracellular - P-inositol/P-serine

9
Q

What does it mean when Dr. Drewes says that “Myelin is inert.”?

A
  • formed when we are young
  • very low turnover
  • recent studies actually indicate that there is some activity
10
Q

What cells give rise (are precursors) to oligodendrocytes?

A

OPCs

11
Q

Why do OPCs remain in the adult brain long after myelination is complete?

A

OPCs make oligodendrocytes in adult brain in response to injury/demyelinating diseases (e.g. MS).

12
Q

What is the difference between demyelinating and dysmyelinating?

A
  • Demyelinating:
    • have normal myelin, but then some disease leads to breakdown
  • Dysmyelinating:
    • the myelin was never formed right to begin with –> defective due to inherited genetic mutation
13
Q

Experimental Allergic Encephalomyelitis (EAE) is a model for what common disease?

A

MS

14
Q

Experimental Allergic Neuritis (EAN) is a model for what disease?

A

Guillain-Barré Syndrome

(immunity against peripheral components of myelin)

15
Q

Where is the mutation in adrenoleukodystrophy that allows synthesis of long chain fatty acids, but is blocked by Lorenzo’s Oil?

A

ABC transporter

16
Q

What does PLP do in myelin?

A

Acyl groups make it lipid soluble

17
Q

What is the result if any of the exons in Myelin Basic Protein (MBP) are misread?

A

Myelin disorder

(result of gene duplication or overproduction)

18
Q

What creates the water accumulations that MRI scans detect in MS lesion?

A

Demyelination –> breakdown of lipid & proteins –> less lipid means more water present due to less fat

19
Q

What allows white blood cells to attach and penetrate blood vessels after stimulation by cytokines?

A

Vascular Cell Adhesion Molecule

20
Q

What does Mab do in treatment of MS with Natalizumab?

A

Blocks immune cells from getting into the brain!

(antibody against alpha-4-beta-1 receptor on white blood cell)