# A new gatekeeper to control oligodendrogenesis

## TL;DR

A new study identifies a marker for a specific type of brain cell that controls the formation of myelin, which is crucial for nerve function.

## Contribution

The study introduces a novel marker for an OPC subpopulation involved in myelination.

## Key findings

- A new marker for oligodendrocyte precursor cells was identified.
- This marker is associated with controlling oligodendrogenesis and myelination.

## Abstract

The diversity of oligodendrocyte precursor cells (OPCs) is not well understood and is actively discussed in the field. A new study in PLOS Biology describes a novel marker for an OPC subpopulation that controls oligodendrogenesis and myelination.

The diversity of oligodendrocyte precursor cells is not well understood and is actively discussed in the field. A new study in PLOS Biology describes a novel marker for a subpopulation of oligodendrocyte precursor cells that controls oligodendrogenesis and myelination.