Learn about the most important cells of the central nervous system with our helpful webpages below. Or, browse through our Cellular, Cytoskeletal, and Organelle Markers Brochure.
Learn about the most important cells of the central nervous system with our helpful webpages below. Or, browse through our Cellular, Cytoskeletal, and Organelle Markers Brochure.
Astrocytes are the most common glial cell type in the brain, and perform many functions such as neurotransmitter uptake and release, modulation of synaptic transmission, and nervous system repair. Astrocytes have been implicated in the pathogenesis of neuropsychiatric and neurodevelopmental disorders. Use our Astrocyte Webpage to learn about the role of astrocytes in ASD, ALS, and Rett syndrome and the reagents we provide to study them.
Microglia are the resident immune cells of the central nervous system. They have many normal physiological functions such as synaptic remodeling and maturation. Dysregulation of microglial function has been associated with many neurological disorders including Alzheimer’s (AD) and Parkinson’s disease (PD). Our Microglia Webpage provides background information on microglia and their role in AD, PD and CNS injury.
Oligodendrocytes are known as the myelinating cells of the central nervous system responsible for producing myelin to insulate axons. Damage to myelin sheathes and oligodendrocytes is a key feature in multiple sclerosis. Browse through a variety of reagents with our Oligodendrocyte Webpage to better phenotype them.
Neurons have highly compartmentalized structures that are generally classified into soma, axon, dendrite, axonal terminal, and synapse. We offer directly-conjugated antibodies, available in multiple sizes and against markers that are expressed in each structural unit of a neuron, and allow their identification using applications such as IHC and ICC. Learn more with our Neuron Webpage.
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