A population of nonneuronal GFR α3-expressing cells in the bone marrow resembles nonmyelinating Schwann cells

In conclusion, there is a close association between peripheral nerve terminals and a population of nonneuronal cells that express GFR α3 in the bone marrow. The nonneuronal cells have characteristics consistent with a neural crest-derived, nonmyelinating Schwann cell phenotype. Our findings provide a better understanding of the expression pattern of GFRα3 in the bone marrow microenvironment.

http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s00441-019-03068-w

Source: Cell and Tissue Research - July 13, 2019 Category: Cytology Source Type: research