the membrane that encloses the axon of a nerve cell
Examples of 'axolemma' in a sentence
axolemma
Polarization of both axons was also dependent on their axolemma radii and electrical conductivities.
Hui Ye, Jeffrey Ng 2018, 'Shielding effects of myelin sheath on axolemma depolarization under transverse electricfield stimulation', PeerJhttps://peerj.com/articles/6020.pdf. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Nevertheless, altogether, results support the hypothesis of axolemma mechanoporation as a cell-injury trigger.
Annaclaudia Montanino, Svein Kleiven 2018, 'Utilizing a Structural Mechanics Approach to Assess the Primary Effects of InjuryLoads Onto the Axon and Its Components', Frontiers in Neurologyhttps://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fneur.2018.00643/full. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The myelin provided a significant “shielding effect” against the transverse electric fields, preventing excessive axolemma depolarization.
Hui Ye, Jeffrey Ng 2018, 'Shielding effects of myelin sheath on axolemma depolarization under transverse electricfield stimulation', PeerJhttps://peerj.com/articles/6020.pdf. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Demyelination could allow for prominent axolemma depolarization in the transverse electric field, via a significant increasein myelin conductivity.
Hui Ye, Jeffrey Ng 2018, 'Shielding effects of myelin sheath on axolemma depolarization under transverse electricfield stimulation', PeerJhttps://peerj.com/articles/6020.pdf. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)