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neurokeratin


Meanings
  • noun

    A protein complex found in the nervous system and in the epidermis of the skin. It plays a role in the formation and maintenance of the myelin sheath that covers and protects nerve fibers.


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Etymology
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From the Greek words 'neuron' meaning nerve and 'keratin' meaning horn or hair.


Trivia
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  1. Neurokeratin is a complex mixture of proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates.

  2. The production of myelin sheaths begins during fetal development and continues throughout life.

  3. Damage to the myelin sheath can lead to various neurological conditions, such as multiple sclerosis.


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  1. Myelin Sheath: A fatty substance that forms an electrical insulator around nerve fibers, allowing for efficient transmission of electrical signals.

  2. Neuroscience: The scientific study of the nervous system and its functions.


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Neurokeratin has been studied extensively in the field of neuroscience due to its role in myelination, which is crucial for the proper functioning of the nervous system. In the context of skin care, neurokeratin is sometimes used as a marketing term for products that claim to promote the production and maintenance of healthy skin.

How to Memorize "neurokeratin"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a nerve fiber covered by a protective layer made of neurokeratin, which helps to insulate and protect the nerve.

  2. associate

    - Associate neurokeratin with the formation and maintenance of myelin sheaths around nerve fibers.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Neurons Need Keratin' to remember that neurokeratin is important for the functioning of neurons.


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