Tag: myelin

  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

    Multiple Sclerosis (MS): Definition and Description of Multiple Sclerosis (MS): Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system (CNS), which comprises the brain and spinal cord. In MS, the immune system mistakenly attacks the protective sheath (myelin) that covers nerve fibers, leading to inflammation and damage. This disrupts communication…

  • MS (Multiple Sclerosis)

    MS (Multiple Sclerosis): Definition and Description of MS (Multiple Sclerosis): Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease that affects the central nervous system, specifically targeting the brain and spinal cord. It is characterized by the degeneration of myelin, the protective sheath that surrounds nerve fibers. This process leads to communication breakdown between the brain and…

  • Galactocerebrosidase (GALC) Deficiency

    Galactocerebrosidase (GALC) Deficiency Definition and Description of Galactocerebrosidase (GALC) Deficiency Galactocerebrosidase (GALC) deficiency is a rare inherited metabolic disorder characterized by the deficiency of the galactocerebrosidase enzyme. This enzyme is essential for the breakdown of galactolipids, which are crucial components of myelin, the protective sheath that surrounds nerve fibers in the central nervous system. The…