Table 2.
Cell populations derived from GFAP-positive progenitors.
| Brain region | Percentage of β-gal+ neurons | Percentage of β-gal+ astrocytes | Percentage of β-gal+ Purkinje cells |
|---|---|---|---|
| (n = # NeuN+ cells) | (n = # BLBP+ cells) | (n = # calbindin+ cells) | |
| Cerebrum | |||
| Dorsal cortex | 85.1% (n = 809) | 60.6% (n = 197) | ND |
| Ventral cortex | 82.3% (n = 507) | 57.7% (n = 205) | ND |
| Hippocampus | 91.8% (n = 1000) | 86.4% (n = 150) | ND |
| Thalamus | 0 (n = 397) | 41.7% (n = 177) | ND |
| Cerebellum | ND | ||
| Molecular layer | 50.2% (n = 97) | 76.7% (n = 212) | ND |
| Purkinje cell layer | ND | ND | 0 (n = 355) |
| Internal granular layer | 58.8% (n = 980) | ND | ND |
ND not determined.