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This brief review evaluates the expression of cell-specific markers on differentiated neural cells and, where necessary, on their developing precursors. Within these limitations only the commonly used markers are discussed and those deemed unequivocal are only briefly appraised.
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Regan, C.M. Neuronal and glial markers of the central nervous system. Experientia 44, 695–697 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01941031
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