Immature neuron and intermediate progenitor markers

A guide to choosing markers for immature neurons and intermediate progenitors We've pulled together the most common markers for immature neurons and intermediate progenitor cells, so you can quickly choose the right marker for your cell type.

What are immature neurons and IPC?

Radial glia divides asymmetrically to produce one radial glial cell and one intermediate progenitor cell (IPC). IPCs differentiate into post-mitotic immature neurons, which migrate to their final destination in the nervous system and integrate into the neuronal network.

T-box brain protein 2

Alternative names Eomesodermin, TBR2

Gene name EOMES

A transcription factor whose expression marks the transition from radial glia to intermediate progenitors.

Embryonic (E15) mouse cortical sections stained with anti-TBR2 (red) (ab23345).

Embryonic (E15) mouse cortical sections stained with anti-TBR2 (red) (ab23345).

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TBR2 antibodies

References

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MASH1

Alternative names Achaete-scute homolog 1, ASCL1

Gene name ASCL1

A transcription factor essential for neural differentiation. Please note that it can also label active neural stem cells.

Mouse subventricular zone tissue sections stained with anti-MASH1 (ab74065).

Mouse subventricular zone tissue sections stained with anti-MASH1 (ab74065).

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MASH1 antibodies

References

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Doublecortin

Alternative names Doublin, lissencephalin-X

Gene name DCX

A microtubule-associated phosphoprotein that promotes neurite extension and cell migration.

Mouse adult dentate gyrus sections stained with anti-doublecortin (red) (ab18723).

Mouse adult dentate gyrus sections stained with anti-doublecortin (red) (ab18723).

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Doublecortin antibodies

References

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Beta III tubulin

Alternative names βIII-tubulin, β3-tubulin, β-tubulin III, Class III β-tubulin

Gene name TUBB3

A class of tubulin whose expression is limited to neurons and is used to label immature neurons.

Mouse embryonic spinal cord stained with anti-beta III tubulin (red) (ab78078).

Mouse embryonic spinal cord stained with anti-beta III tubulin (red) (ab78078).

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Beta III Tubulin antibodies

References

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NeuroD1

Alternative names Neurogenic differentiation 1

Gene name NEUROD1

A transcription factor that promotes neuronal development.

Mouse brain tissue stained with anti-neuroD1 (ab60704).

Mouse brain tissue stained with anti-neuroD1 (ab60704).

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NeuroD1 antibodies

References

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T-box brain protein 2

Gene name TBR1T-Brain 1TBR-1TES-56MGC141978

A transcription factor whose expression marks the transition from radial glia to intermediate progenitors.

Embryonic (E15) mouse cortical sections stained with anti-TBR2 (red) (ab23345).

Embryonic (E15) mouse cortical sections stained with anti-TBR2 (red) (ab23345).

We recommend

TBR1 antibodies

References

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Stathmin 1

Alternative names Metablastin, oncoprotein 18

Gene name STMN1

A cytoplasmic phosphoprotein that is involved in cytoskeletal regulation.

Mouse brain tissue sections stained with anti-stathmin 1 (ab109986).

Mouse brain tissue sections stained with anti-stathmin 1 (ab109986).

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Stathmin 1 antibodies

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References

T-box brain protein 2

Englund C,, Fink A,, Lau C,, et al. Pax6, Tbr2, and Tbr1 are expressed sequentially by radial glia, intermediate progenitor cells, and postmitotic neurons in developing neocortex  J Neurosci   25  (1),247-51 (2005)

Martí-Mengual U,, Varea E,, Crespo C,, et al. Cells expressing markers of immature neurons in the amygdala of adult humans  Eur J Neurosci   37  (1),10-22 (2013)

Pollen AA,, Nowakowski TJ,, Chen J,, et al. Molecular identity of human outer radial glia during cortical development  Cell   163  (1),55-67 (2015)

Shin J,, Berg DA,, Zhu Y,, et al. Single-Cell RNA-Seq with Waterfall Reveals Molecular Cascades underlying Adult Neurogenesis. Cell Stem Cell  Cell Stem Cell   17  (3),360-72 (2015)

MASH1

Kim EJ,, Ables JL,, Dickel LK,, et al. Ascl1 (Mash1) defines cells with long-term neurogenic potential in subgranular and subventricular zones in adult mouse brain  PLoS One   6  (3), (2011)

Kwak M,, Lim S,, Kang E,, et al. Effects of Neonatal Hypoxic-Ischemic Injury and Hypothermic Neuroprotection on Neural Progenitor Cells in the Mouse Hippocampus  Dev Neurosci   37  (4-5),428-39 (2015)

Martí-Mengual U,, Varea E,, Crespo C,, et al. Cells expressing markers of immature neurons in the amygdala of adult humans  Eur J Neurosci   37  (1),10-22 (2013)

Pollen AA,, Nowakowski TJ,, Chen J,, et al. Molecular identity of human outer radial glia during cortical development  Cell   163  (1),55-67 (2015)

Shin J,, Berg DA,, Zhu Y,, et al. Single-Cell RNA-Seq with Waterfall Reveals Molecular Cascades underlying Adult Neurogenesis. Cell Stem Cell  Cell Stem Cell   17  (3),360-72 (2015)

Doublecortin

Kwak M,, Lim S,, Kang E,, et al. Effects of Neonatal Hypoxic-Ischemic Injury and Hypothermic Neuroprotection on Neural Progenitor Cells in the Mouse Hippocampus  Dev Neurosci   37  (4-5),428-39 (2015)

Martí-Mengual U,, Varea E,, Crespo C,, et al. Cells expressing markers of immature neurons in the amygdala of adult humans Eur J Neurosc37  (1),10-22 (2013)

Pollen AA,, Nowakowski TJ,, Chen J,, et al. Molecular identity of human outer radial glia during cortical development  Cell   163  (1),55-67 (2015)

Shin J,, Berg DA,, Zhu Y,, et al. Single-Cell RNA-Seq with Waterfall Reveals Molecular Cascades underlying Adult Neurogenesis. Cell Stem Cell  Cell Stem Cell   17  (3),360-72 (2015)

Beta III tubulin

Katsetos CD,, Karkavelas G,, Herman MM,, et al. Class III beta-tubulin isotype (beta III) in the adrenal medulla: I. Localization in the developing human adrenal medulla. Anat Rec  Anat Rec   250  (3),335-43 (1998)

Menezes JR,, Luskin MB Expression of neuron-specific tubulin defines a novel population in the proliferative layers of the developing telencephalon  J Neurosci   140  (9),5399-416 (1994)

NeuroD1

Kwak M,, Lim S,, Kang E,, et al. Effects of Neonatal Hypoxic-Ischemic Injury and Hypothermic Neuroprotection on Neural Progenitor Cells in the Mouse Hippocampus  Dev Neurosci   37  (4-5),428-39 (2015)

Martí-Mengual U,, Varea E,, Crespo C,, et al. Cells expressing markers of immature neurons in the amygdala of adult humans  Eur J Neurosci   37  (1),10-22 (2013)

Pollen AA,, Nowakowski TJ,, Chen J,, et al. Molecular identity of human outer radial glia during cortical development  Cell   163  (1),55-67 (2015)

Shin J,, Berg DA,, Zhu Y,, et al. Single-Cell RNA-Seq with Waterfall Reveals Molecular Cascades underlying Adult Neurogenesis. Cell Stem Cell  Cell Stem Cell   17  (3),360-72 (2015)

T-box brain protein 2

Englund C,, Fink A,, Lau C,, et al. Pax6, Tbr2, and Tbr1 are expressed sequentially by radial glia, intermediate progenitor cells, and postmitotic neurons in developing neocortex  J Neurosci   25  (1),247-51 (2005)

Martí-Mengual U,, Varea E,, Crespo C,, et al. Cells expressing markers of immature neurons in the amygdala of adult humans  Eur J Neurosci   37  (1),10-22 (2013)

Pollen AA,, Nowakowski TJ,, Chen J,, et al. Molecular identity of human outer radial glia during cortical development  Cell   163  (1),55-67 (2015)

Shin J,, Berg DA,, Zhu Y,, et al. Single-Cell RNA-Seq with Waterfall Reveals Molecular Cascades underlying Adult Neurogenesis. Cell Stem Cell  Cell Stem Cell   17  (3),360-72 (2015)

Stathmin 1

Rubin CI,, Atweh GF The role of stathmin in the regulation of the cell cycle  J Cell Biochem   93  (2),242-50 (2004)