MAG PROTEIN
\ˌɛmˌe͡ɪd͡ʒˈiː pɹˈə͡ʊtiːn], \ˌɛmˌeɪdʒˈiː pɹˈəʊtiːn], \ˌɛ_m_ˌeɪ_dʒ_ˈiː p_ɹ_ˈəʊ_t_iː_n]\
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A myelin protein found in the periaxonal membrane of both the central and peripheral nervous systems myelin sheaths. It has a structure that is similar to members of the Ig superfamily that participate in cell adhesion. (From Siegel et al., Basic Neurochemistry, 5th ed, p132)
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Vertebral Artery Dissection
- Dissection wall artery, leading to formation an aneurysm that occlude vessel. Thrombus give rise emboli. Cervical fractures or related NECK INJURIES and CRANIOCEREBRAL TRAUMA are commonly associated conditions, although this process may occur spontaneously. Ischemia, infarction, hemorrhage in the vascular distribution of affected vertebral artery complicate condition.