Which molecule found in CNS myelin is a major inhibitor of axonal outgrowth?
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Correct answer: Nogo-A
Nogo-A is a protein found in the myelin of the CNS but not the PNS. It binds to receptors on axonal growth cones and triggers their collapse, preventing long-distance regeneration in the brain and spinal cord.
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