Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein-Expressing Glia in the Mouse Lung

We describe the morphology of non-myelinating Schwann cells in the lung and verify that they express glial fibrillary acidic protein and S100, a classic glial marker. Furthermore, we characterize the relationship of non-myelinating Schwann cells to pulmonary nerves. Finally, we report tools for studying their function, including a commercially available transgenic mouse line.
Source: ASN Neuro - Category: Neuroscience Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research