summary: Nogo protein is a component of myelin which inhibits regeneration of damaged axons. This article reviews what is known of the immunology of Nogo in relation to potential treatments aimed at inhibiting its function and hence promoting axonal repair.

authors: Fontoura P, Steinman L.

source: J Neurol Sci. 2006 Jun 15;245(1-2):201-10. Epub 2006 May 6.

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