Markers

Specialized Stains and Markers for Cell Nuclei, Nucleolus, Membrane, Cytoplasm, RNA transcription and GFP

CD Antibodies are commonly used as cell markers, with cells being defined based on what molecules are present on their surfaces. CD molecules can act in numerous ways including acting as receptors or ligands. CD proteins can have other functions such as cell adhesion. 

MAP2 antibodies are excellent for staining neuron perikarya and dendrites. In contrast tau is found predominantly in neuronal axons

Glia, which includes astrocytes and microglia, are crucial in the development of the nervous system and processes such as synaptic plasticity and synaptogensis, and play a role in the regulation of repair of neurons after injury. Astrocytes enlarge and proliferate to form a scar and produce inhibitory molecules that inhibit regrowth of a damaged or severed axon. Microglia are are like specialized macrophages capable of phagocytosis that protect neurons of the central nervous system. They are derived from hematopoietic precursors rather than ectodermal tissue; they are commonly categorized as such because of their supportive role to neurons. These antibodies are great markers for glial-astrocytes. 

Neural Progenitor Markers that are capable of tracking cells as they undergo expansion and differentiation from rosettes to neurons. Applications include immunostaining, immunoprecipitation, western blotting and FACs.

Antibodies that are ideal to labeling neurons and synapses. 

Oligodendrocytes or oligodendroglia are cells that coat axons in the central nervous system (CNS) with their cell membrane forming a specialized membrane differentiation called myelin, producing the so-called myelin sheath. The myelin sheath provides insulation to the axon that allows electrical signals to propagate more efficiently. These antibodies work well as Oligodendrocyte, Oligodendroglial Lineage Markers. 

Markers for neurons and glia of the peripheral nervous system (PNS). Schwann cells provide myelination to axons in the peripheral nervous system (PNS). They also have phagocytotic activity and clear cellular debris that allows for regrowth of PNS neurons.