![Mouse sciatic nerve myelinated axons immunostained against three proteins: Neurofascin 186 at the node of Ranvier (green), Contactin-associated protein at the paranodes (blue) and potassium channels at the juxtaparanodes (red). Image source: Bhat lab.](https://www.med.unc.edu/cellbiophysio/wp-content/uploads/sites/734/2018/06/bhat-lab-findings-on-axonal-membrane-protein-neurofascin-published-in-the-journal-neuron-image2-600x400.jpeg)
January 27, 2011
Bhat lab findings on axonal membrane protein Neurofascin published in the journal Neuron
January 2011 - The protein called Neurofascin 186, which accumulates in the membranes of axons at the nodes of Ranvier, has critical role in nerve impulse conduction