Neural markers guide
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Neurons and glia express unique sets of transcription factors, enzymes, cytoskeletal proteins and receptors. Ensure you are choosing the best neural subtype markers with our easy-to-use guides.
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Summary of neural markers
| Cell type | Markers |
| Neuroepithelial cells | Nestin, SOX2, notch1, HES1, HES3, E-cadherin, occludin. |
| Radial glia | Vimentin, nestin, PAX6, HES1, HES5, GFAP, GLAST, BLBP, TN-C, N-cadherin, SOX2. |
| Intermediate progenitors | TBR2, MASH1/Ascl1. |
| Immature neurons | Doublecortin, beta III tubulin, NeuroD1, TBR1, stathmin 1. |
| Oligodendroycte precursor cells | PDGF receptor alpha, NG2 |
| Mature oligodendrocytes | Olig 1, olig 2, olig 3, MBP, OSP, MOG, SOX10. |
| Schwann cells | MPZ, NCAM, GAP43, S100 |
| Astrocytes | GFAP, EAAT1/GLAST, EAAT2/GLT-1, glutamine synthetase, S100-beta, ALDH1L1. |
| Microglia | CD11b, CD45, Iba1, F4/80, CD68, CD40 |
| Mature neurons | NeuN, MAP2, 160 kDa neurofilament medium, 200kDa neurofilament heavy, synaptophysin, PSD95. |
| Glutamatergic neurons | vGluT1, vGl,uT2, NMDAR1, NMDAR2B, glutaminase, glutamine synthetase |
| GABAergic neurons | GABA transporter 1, GABAB receptor 1, GABAB receptor 2, GAD65, GAD67. |
| Dopaminergic neurons | Tyrosine hydroxylase, dopamine transporter, FOXA2, GIRK2, Nurr1, LMX1B |
| Serotonergic neurons | Tryptophan hydroxylase, serotonin transporter, Pet1. |
| Cholinergic neurons | Choline acetyltransferase, vesicular acetylcholine transporter, acetylcholinesterase |