title: Differentiation, maturation, and function of Schwann cells (lemmocytes).
abstract: Schwann cells are a key regulators of peripheral nerve development, being required for the survival of neurons, the distribution of ion channels along nerve fibers and formation of myelin sheath as well as stimulation of development of the connective tissue sheath. They develop from the neural crest and differentiate into myelin- and non-myelin-forming cells.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anatomy, University School of Medical Sciences, Poznań.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bruska
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Woźniak
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002454:Cell Differentiation; D002470:Cell Survival; D006801:Humans; D007473:Ion Channels / Q000502:physiology; D009186:Myelin Sheath / Q000502:physiology; D009412:Nerve Fibers / Q000502:physiology; D009474:Neurons / Q000166:cytology / Q000502:physiology; D010525:Peripheral Nerves / Q000166:cytology / Q000196:embryology*; D012583:Schwann Cells / Q000166:cytology* / Q000502:physiology*
chemical_list: D007473:Ion Channels