Excitatory neurons, midbrain

Properties

Index132
SymbolMEGLU5
Cells281
RegionMidbrain dorsal
Likely locationSuperior colliculus, sensory related
Developmental compartmentMesencephalon
NeurotransmittersVGLUT2
Marker genes Barhl1 Myh8 Rorb Col25a1 Cdh7
Comments
Taxon Neurons
CNS neurons
Di- and mesencephalon neurons
Di- and mesencephalon excitatory neurons

Enriched genes

Table shows genes that are highly enriched (but not necessarily unique) in this cluster, relative to all other clusters.

Score Gene Description
527.2 Barhl1 BarH-like 1 homeobox protein
283.1 Shox2 short stature homeobox 2
185.8 Cabp7 Calcium-binding protein 7
111.4 Rorb Nuclear receptor ROR-beta
106.7 Col25a1 Collagen alpha-1(XXV) chain Collagen-like Alzheimer amyloid plaque component

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Spatial distribution

Images show the correlation of gene expression for this cluster with each voxel in the Allen Mouse Brain Atlas. Click on the image for a high-resolution version.