title: Schwann cells: early lineage, regulation of proliferation and control of myelin formation.
abstract: This article reviews selected topics of particular relevance for understanding the process of Schwann cell development. It will discuss early commitment to the Schwann cell lineage and Schwann cell precursors, regulation of Schwann cell proliferation, and regulation of myelin formation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anatomy and Developmental Biology, University College London, UK.
authors.forename: K R
authors.initials: KR
authors.lastname: Jessen
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Mirsky
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002454:Cell Differentiation / Q000502:physiology; D002455:Cell Division / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D009186:Myelin Sheath / Q000502:physiology*; D012583:Schwann Cells / Q000166:cytology / Q000502:physiology*