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Marker guides for neuroscience

Choose the best neural markers with our easy-to-use guides.

Neurons and glia express unique sets of transcription factors, enzymes, cytoskeletal proteins, and receptors. Keep your research moving by rapidly finding the markers and products you need. 

  • Astrocyte markers

    We've pulled together the most common markers for astrocytes from recent literature, so you can quickly identify the suitable marker for your experiment.

  • Cholinergic neuron markers

    At-a-glance guide to cholinergic neuron markers.

  • Dopaminergic neuron markers

    A summary of the best dopaminergic neuron markers for your research.

  • Endothelial cell markers

    Select the right endothelial cell markers based on your cell localization and application.

  • GABAergic neuron markers

    A guide to commonly used markers for GABAergic neurons. We've put together the most common markers for GABAergic neurons to help you identify your neuronal population.

  • Glutamatergic neuron markers

    Your guide to glutamatergic neuron markers. We've put together several well-characterized glutamatergic neuron markers to help you identify your neuronal population.

  • 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.

  • Mature neuron markers

    Your quick reference guide to mature neuron markers.

  • Microglia markers

    We've pulled together the most common markers for astrocytes from recent literature, so you can quickly identify the suitable marker for your experiment.

  • Microglia subtype markers

    Microglia are the immune effector cells of the central nervous system (CNS) existing in three distinct forms which serve different functional roles. Find out more about these cell types and how to use markers to identify them.​

  • Neuroepithelial cell markers

    Your at-a-glance guide to neuroepithelial cell markers. We've pulled together the most common markers for neuroepithelial cells from recent literature, so you can quickly identify the suitable marker for your experiment.

  • Oligodendrocyte markers

    At-a-glance guide to markers for mature oligodendrocytes and oligodendrocyte precursor cells.

  • Radial glia markers

    A guide to the most common radial glia markers. We've put together the most commonly used markers for radial glia to help you quickly identify the suitable marker for your cells.

  • Schwann cell markers

    A guide to Schwann cell markers throughout development. Here we review the most common markers for different Schwann cell stages throughout the development, so you can quickly choose the right marker for your stage.

  • Serotonergic neuron markers

    Your guide to selecting serotonergic neuron markers.

  • Hypoxia markers

    Find the products you need to detect hypoxia using protein markers such as HIF-1a and BNIP3.