The team devised and patented a cell-permeable peptide derived from G3BP1, which they found dissolves these granules and ramps up the production of new proteins needed for PNS axon repair and growth.

The next question was how this relates to nerve cell function. If a nerve cell produces a protein that can detect heat, does that mean that the nerve cell responds to heat?

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DNA parasite now plays key role in making critical nerve cell protein An RNA has been adopted to help the production of myelin, a key nerve protein.

They do not turn into proteins; instead, they have specific duties to contribute to the overall organization and function of the cell. Intriguingly, their lifespan remained a mystery. Until now.

DSCAM proteins exist in many animals and help nerve cells form neural circuits without tangling into themselves. Zebrafish have three versions of this protein: Dscama, Dscamb, and DscamL1.

Early research has identified a new chemical that was able to stimulate nerve growth in lab-grown cells and help animals with damaged nerves regain muscle movement.

They do not turn into proteins; instead, they have specific duties to contribute to the overall organization and function of the cell. Intriguingly, their lifespan remained a mystery. Until now.