Figure 4. Neural activity influences oligodendrocyte plasticity.
Schematic of the neural induced modification of oligodendrogenesis and the feedback loop from myelin plasticity enhancing neural-mediated behavior. In rodents, optogenetic induced electrical activity results in enhanced oligodendrogenesis resulting in enhanced swing speed on a Catwalk apparatus. Additionally, motor learning on a complex wheel requires new oligodendrogenesis. Mouse illustration provided and used with permission from Dr. Michelle Monje.