Quantifying Microtubules in Myelinated Axons

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around quantifying the number of microtubules in a cross section of a typical myelinated axon. Participants explore various estimates and seek access to relevant literature for more precise information.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the number of microtubules in a myelinated axon, noting difficulty in finding reliable sources.
  • Another participant suggests a ballpark figure of around 1000 microtubules, although they lack access to the original article for confirmation.
  • A third participant reiterates the previous estimate of around 1000 microtubules, indicating they may access the article later.
  • One participant claims to have the paper and offers to share it privately.
  • A later reply mentions that the participant has obtained the paper from the library and suggests there should be about 200-500 microtubules per axon, expressing surprise at this lower estimate.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the number of microtubules, with estimates ranging from 200 to 1000, indicating uncertainty and differing views on the topic.

Contextual Notes

Participants express limitations in accessing literature, which may affect the accuracy of their estimates. The discussion reflects varying assumptions about the typical number of microtubules in myelinated axons.

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how many microtubules are in a cross section of a typical mylenated axon? google brings up lots of hits but most are nonfree and those that arent give no number.
 
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I don't have access to the article but from what I can tell I guess a ballpark figure might be around 1000.

http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/109688334/abstract
 
granpa said:
I don't have access to the article but from what I can tell I guess a ballpark figure might be around 1000.

http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/109688334/abstract

Normally I may have it in the afternoon.
 
I have the paper. Give me an email address (Private Message)
 
somasimple said:
I have the paper. Give me an email address (Private Message)

thank you. but I already got it from the library and emailed it to my self. from what I can tell there should be about 200-500 microtubules per axon. I was really expecting more than that.
 

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