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axoplasmic flow
[ak′sōplaz′mik] Etymology: Gk, axon + plassein, to shape the continuous pulsing, undulating movement of the cytoplasm between the cell body of a neuron, where protein synthesis occurs, and the axon fiber to supply it with the substances vital for the maintenance of activity and for repair. The nerve fiber depends totally on the cell body for metabolites, and any interruption in the axoplasmic flow caused by disease or trauma results in the degeneration of the unsupplied areas of the axon. axoplasmic pertaining to or emanating from axoplasm. axoplasmic flow the flow of proteins, hormones, enzymes and neurotransmitters along nerve fibers. axoplasmic transport the mechanism by which viruses make their way along the axons. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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7,8) Methotrexate-induced disruption of anterograde axoplasmic flow may cause axonal accumulation of [beta]-APP, a constituent neuronal transmembrane glycoprotein. |
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