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ReviewNeuroscience bulletin2026

The Hypothesis of Myelinodegeneration as an Initial Risk of Neuropathic Pain.

Jun Chen, Shuangchan Wu

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Review in Neuroscience bulletin, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

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2 authors.

Jun ChenSanhang Institute for Brain Science and Technology (SiBST), Institute of Medical Research, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710129, China. junchen_sibst@nwpu.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2637-8442
Shuangchan WuSanhang Institute for Brain Science and Technology (SiBST), Institute of Medical Research, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710129, China. wuxx@nwpu.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6140-0196

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Myelin, which wraps concentrically around axons, is composed of multiple layers of extended plasma membrane produced by myelinating cells, including oligodendrocytes in the central nervous system and Schwann cells in the peripheral nervous system. While extensively studied for roles of myelin in neuronal support and axonal insulation, their involvement in pain modulation is an emerging research area. This review examines the interplay between Schwann cells, myelinodegeneration, and pain, with a specific focus on neuropathic pain resulting from peripheral neuropathies, including diabetic peripheral neuropathy, postherpetic neuralgia, and peripheral nerve injury. Additionally, we summarize evidence implicating oligodendrocytes and myelinodegeneration in central neuropathic pain following spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, and stroke. In addition, we discuss potential mechanisms underlying these processes. Finally, we highlight future research directions and underscore the critical role of understanding myelin biology in developing effective treatments for chronic pain, suggesting that targeting myelination processes could offer new therapeutic strategies for chronic pain management.

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Myelin SheathNeuralgiaAnimalsHumansOligodendrogliaSchwann CellsAgingGene dysregulationMyelinodegenerationNeuroinflammationNeuropathic painOligodendrocyteOligodendrocyte progenitor cellSchwann cell

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PMID41612102
PMCPMC13031463

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