"Revolutionary Breakthrough: Unleashing the Power of Myelin Regeneration"

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"Revolutionary Breakthrough: Unleashing the Power of Myelin Regeneration"
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Researchers have discovered a new biological mechanism for myelin repair and regeneration, focusing on the Daam2 protein and CK2α kinase. Myelin, crucial for efficient neurotransmission, is often damaged in neurological diseases such as multiple sclerosis and cerebral palsy. The study found that phosphorylation of Daam2 by CK2α negatively regulates Wnt activity during white matter development and injury. This discovery offers potential therapeutic pathways for myelin regeneration and provides hope for treating currently untreatable neurological conditions.

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