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Neural Stem Cells & Differentiation
Neural stem cells (NSCs) are functionally defined by their capacity to self renew and differentiate into multiple specialized progenitor cells, which can commit to further maturation along specific lineages including astrocytes, neurons, and oligodendrocytes. Ex vivo expanded neural stem cells serve as excellent tools for researchers studying neural development and neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. R&D Systems also offers functional identification kits to direct stem cells along neuronal lineages and specific antibodies to confirm the differentiation of neural precursors, into astrocytes, neurons, and oligodendrocytes.